2016 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

421Engine complaints

26.1%Of all 1,612 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN512 · 31.8%

ENGINE421 · 26.1%

Unspecified / other261 · 16.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY220 · 13.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM209 · 13%

Share of the 1,612 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“I HAVE A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT 1.6 TURBO. IT HAS A DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. EVERYTIME I PRESS THE ACCELERATOR SLOWLY THE CAR TAKES 5…”NHTSA complaint 10888260 — filed 07/25/2016

“TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ENGAGE. IT HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME RIGHT IN THE MORNING FROM MY DRIVEWAY. PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE AND CAR WAS INCHING…”NHTSA complaint 10884906 — filed 07/14/2016

“ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR OVER 20 MILES…”NHTSA complaint 10884468 — filed 07/13/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson: 421 of 1,612 complaints on file (26.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

1,612 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.