Engine Failure problems of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Eight problems related to engine failure have been reported for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson based on all problems reported for the 2016 Tucson.

1 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/23/2021

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v543000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the vehicle stalled before it could be driven to the dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was towed to cma's colonial Hyundai (2200 walthall center dr, chester, va 23836) and diagnosed as engine failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a case manager. The contact was then informed that the engine failure was not related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 73,600.

2 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2021

Travelled about about 150 miles. Out of the bluecar began losing acceleration without warning , while going uphill on a mountain pass. As pedal was pressed to the floor. Was able to pull off highway enough to be out of lane of traffic, noticed smoke coming from the engine. Turned the vehicle off, would not restart. Vehicle gave no warning- no engine warning lights. Car had been maintained. Mechenic reports engine is inoperable. Similar to all reports of engine failure in 2011 to 2018 theta engine.

3 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2020

The driver and back passenger door handles both just jammed one day, the driver window switch shorts out, dash lights will flash on and off randomly, the dealership has already replaced the transmission and the engine has been ticking for months and the dealership says its due to low oil and refused to look into it. Now its to the point of total engine failure. . . . Please help me I havnt even had it for 2 years yet.

4 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/16/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 mph, there was an abnormal oder(burning) coming from the engine. Without warning the engine seized. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the raod. Turned the vehicle off and back on which failed to start. Triple -a was contacted and towed the vehicle to the dealer freehold Hyundai 4065 u. S. 9, freehold township, NJ 07728 (732) 625-1200 where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recall was unde the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. Ck.

5 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2019

Engine failer,hyundia wants engine returned not allowing dealer to disasemble engine in order to find out the cause. Car revs up when eclerating fast in traffic extremely dangerous car will not move until letting off accelerator.

6 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2019

2016 Hyundai Tucson. Consumer writes in regard to vehicle engine failure.

7 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2018

First I'll start with Hyundai's commitment. �all of us at Hyundai are working to deliver exceptional customer service and complete owner satisfaction. While we take pride in our brand and are committed to always improving vehicle quality, technology, and service, we understand that sometimes problems can arise. If they do, we want to be the first to help. If you've had unsatisfactory service, have concerns about your warranty, need to issue a complaint about your vehicle, or have received a solicitation letter from a lemon law attorney, please let us know. While you may have considered contacting the better business bureau (bbb), lemon law attorneys or your state's attorney general, our customer care department is here to address any concern you might have�no issue is too big or too small. Our goal is to give you one-on-one, personalized service and provide you with the best possible solution in the shortest amount of time. That's our commitment to you. �� my truck continually stall & stop in traffic it makes a loud knocking, ticking hissing sound while driving. Faulty fuel pump and fuel injectors causing unbearable burning smell. It rolled backwards while at a traffic light. Engine failed and the car stayed in the shop from 6/11/18 to 9/4/18 and returned on 9/6/18 then released on 9/18/18 and returned on 9/18/18.

8 Engine Failure problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2018

The engine oil pressure warning light turned on without any auguries while driving on a highway. We pulled over the car as soon as possible, but the car could not be started again after we turned off the engine. We had the car towed to a Hyundai dealership, and then we were told the engine was seized and needed to be replaced. When we asked how it happened, they told us that our engine oil plug was missing, so all the engine oil was drained out. They checked our maintenance record, and found that we had an oil change three months back at another Hyundai dealership. We were told that it could be possible that the engine oil plug was not properly installed during last maintenance service, but they were not sure about it, after all it had been 3 months not 30 minutes since then. We were never given a sure reason for what happened to the car, but the engine replacement was taken care of by Hyundai warranty. Personally I don't think the �maintenance mistake� hypothesis make sense. We did not drive this car daily, maximum average usage was about weekly, but long distance most times. If the plug was loose due to the maintenance, we should have a problem sooner unless the oil doesn't drain when a car is parked. In addition, it could not be someone loose the plug at a parking lot on purpose either. Because when we drove the car out, we did not notice any oil trace on the ground, and we had been continuously driving this car for about 2 hours before the engine failure happened. The most possible reason that I could think of is the engine was defective. I am hoping this issue can be brought into a formal investigation, because it could lead to very serious consequences.




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