Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 230 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
230
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | ENGINE | The car has been diagnosed with internal engine failure by both an independent service center and a ... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | The engine, specifically cylinder # 3, has had a catastrophic failure at 114,000 miles. Engine repa... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | ENGINE | On my husband's way home from work he explained to me that the car had a "hiccup" and then an engine... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | ENGINE | Numerous issues with this vehicle. Now, when having oil change, told by the hyundai service center ... |
| Dec 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Excessive oil consumption caused engine failure on December 17, 2025. My truck stopped and I was str... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle is showing KSDS-related engine warning behavior and the Hyundai dealership performed a diagn... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My motor has a knocking/tapping noise that is obnoxiously loud. My oil level is always changed on ti... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving under normal conditions, my engine experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure. The ... |
| Nov 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson Issue Category: Engine / Powertrain / Vehicle Safety Complaint: I am ... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine ran out of oil with no indication on instrument panel that it was happening. Engine now knock... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle in... |
| Sep 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint to report a recurring issue with oil consumption in my H... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | ENGINE | Brought vehicle in on 07/10/25 to dealership with very low oil, it was determined vehicle was burnin... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I have diligently maintained the vehicle with all scheduled services performed at the Rick Case Hyun... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine has rod knock and low power due to rod bearing failure. There was never an illuminated oil li... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE | Me and my daughter were headed back home from a family trip and we were stranded on the side of the ... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | ENGINE | Was driving down busy road when engine suddenly knocked violently and shut off rendering car inopera... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 55 M... |