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2016 Hyundai Tucson

What 2016 Hyundai Tucson owners report most

The most-reported problems center on drivetrain behavior, with owners describing pronounced hesitation and pausing during gear changes under acceleration. Engine-related complaints include fume or exhaust odor entering the cabin when the heater is on or during normal driving. Structural and electrical concerns round out the picture, with hood-latch failures and flickering lights or hard-start conditions also appearing frequently in owner reports.

Most reported areas

Power Train safety 32%
Owners report a pronounced pause or delay when accelerating through gears, where the transmission hesitates noticeably before completing each shift. · 3 fire · 4 crash
Engine safety 26%
Owners report fumes or exhaust odor entering the passenger cabin when the heater is turned on or during acceleration from a stop. · 17 fire · 2 crash · 2 injured
Structure safety 14%
Owners report the hood latch failing at highway speed, causing the hood to fly up, strike the windshield, and block the driver's view. · 1 fire · 1 crash · 1 injured
Electrical System safety 13%
Owners report flickering interior lights, headlights that leak moisture, and hard-start conditions that sometimes accompany shifting irregularities. · 6 fire · 2 crash · 2 injured
Latches/Locks/Linkages0 10%
156 reports (10%)

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 1,606 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.