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2016 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 22 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Powertrain
507
Engine
230
Other
204
Structure
191
Electrical
156
Latches & Locks
148
Speed Control
44
Brakes
27
Visibility
23
Steering
22
Lights
15
Airbags
9
Suspension
8
Seat Belts
3
Seats
3

22

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 13, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEI am writing regarding the diagnosis provided for my vehicle [XXX] . I was informed today that the e...
Sep 10, 2025STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEI leased a 2016 hyundai tucson from Metcalf Auto Plaza [XXX]. Every week since then i have had to r...
May 7, 2024STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWhen driving All the warning light is on. Also when you reduce speed or stop at the light the steeri...
Apr 11, 2024STEERINGPronounced rattle from the steering column (not the wheel) when going over a rough surface. Vehicle...
Mar 1, 2024STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEInternal engine failure; no compression cylinder. My vehicle was affected by the Tucson Dual Clutch ...
Jun 15, 2023STEERING,ENGINEThe engine is consuming more than 1 quart of oil every 1000 miles. This began around 100000 miles at...
Jun 3, 2023STEERINGHi, I am an owner of 4 Hyundai vehicles and all had the steering wheel coupler failed before 100,000...
Jul 1, 2022STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there w...
Mar 17, 2022STEERINGPurchased a used 2016 Hyundai Tucson, approx. 79,000 miles. A few weeks later I noticed a rattling i...
Oct 25, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSMAJOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED INCLUDING SPEEDOMOTER, TACHOME...
Jun 1, 2021STEERINGThe traction control system keeps randomly kicking on while driving.
Feb 18, 2021STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTHE CAR SEEMS TO BE ACTING AS IF THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL FAULT. ALL OF THE SAFETY SENSORS ON THE CAR...
Jan 8, 2021STEERING,STRUCTURETHE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD AND I WAS TOLD THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT CLI...
Feb 12, 2020STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWINDOWS GET STOCK UP OR DOW CAR IS PARK AND RUNNING THIS ISSUE HAPPING TREE TIME IN LESS OF ONE YEAR...
Dec 31, 2019STEERINGI REPORTED TO MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER (FLEMINGTON NJ) OF CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING COL...
Dec 12, 2019STEERING,STRUCTURE,ENGINEI'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2016 TUCSON. HERE ARE ALL THE SYMPTOMS AND ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE: D...
Jul 27, 2019STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE ISSUE I HAVE WITH MY HYUNDAI TUCSON 2016 1.6 TURBO HAPPENS ON AN EVERY OTHER DAILY BASIS. I RECE...
Jan 26, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND MAKING A SHARP LEFT TUR...
Jan 21, 2019STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE V...
Mar 28, 2018STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVARIOUS ISSUES HAVE COME UP WITH MY TUCSON RELATED TO MISC ITEMS WHICH WERE REPAIRED. I ALSO NOTICED...

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