2016 Hyundai Tucson — Known Issues & Recalls

Your engine made an abnormal sound while driving, then the vehicle stalled shortly after. When a mechanic came to perform an oil change, they found metal shavings in the oil, which suggests internal engine damage. The vehicle wasn't repaired and the issue occurred at around 94,000 miles. You'll likely need internal engine inspection and possibly engine rebuilding or replacement to address the metal debris.

Your 2016 Tucson's engine warning light came on, and after a dealership oil change and software update, your vehicle suddenly lost power and entered limp mode twice within short drives, displaying a diagnostic code associated with engine bearing problems. Hyundai has refused to repair the engine under warranty and is blaming a catalytic converter instead, despite the diagnostic code pointing to a known engine defect. This sudden loss of power while driving creates a serious safety risk.

The car has been diagnosed with internal engine failure by both an independent service center and a dealership service center. The issue was described as a rod timing issue causing knocking, leading to failure of the engine. A light was not on for a majority of the issue but did start flashing before car became completely undrivable.

Excessive oil consumption caused engine failure on December 17, 2025. My truck stopped and I was stranded on Highway I55 South for 4 hours. Hyundai and the Extended warranty has denied fixing my truck.

The engine, specifically cylinder # 3, has had a catastrophic failure at 114,000 miles. Engine repair shops and engine experts have determined the only fix is a complete engine replacement. Cost estimates are $8500 for a new engine + labor estimated at $2000.

I have diligently maintained the vehicle with all scheduled services performed at the Rick Case Hyundai dealership. My maintenance records show a documented history of proper oil changes and other essential services. These records confirm that the vehicle was regularly serviced according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

There is a major problem with certain year Hyundai vehicles from 2016-2021 with the engine burning oil and clogging up the exhaust. My moms vehicle has been at dealership for evaluation and combustion cleaning multiple times and the problem still continues. There has been times where she is driving car and it starts to bog down and loose power which is a safety issue especially if on highway.

Your 2016 Hyundai Tucson GDI engine is consuming oil much faster than normal, causing the oil level to drop dangerously low between changes. You've experienced stalling during acceleration, had to replace the turbocharger, and most recently the engine shook violently on the highway when you ran out of oil; the check engine light then came on and stayed on. The dealership suspects engine damage but won't cover repairs under warranty since there are no active recalls, leaving you responsible for all repair costs.

The transmission began slipping and hesitating within days of purchase. The vehicle intermittently fails to accelerate when pressing the gas pedal, especially when pulling into traffic or crossing intersections. This creates a serious safety risk because the vehicle does not respond when needed, leaving me exposed to oncoming traffic.

Your door latch lock assembly has failed, leaving the door unable to open from inside or outside. This has happened more than once on your vehicle, and a previous time trapped your children in the back seat. While your dealership confirmed the issue, they're charging around $1,000 to fix it, though there was a technical service bulletin (TSB) for this problem that has since expired for your vehicle. The repair will involve replacing the faulty door latch lock assembly.

Window regulator and motor have failed due to plastic gears stripping out. I have replaced my two front windows in 2024 at $1063 a window. This week I had both rear windows fail allowing the windows to drop down unexpectedly.

No check engine lights came on! The entire car caught fire and was engulfed in flames!!! Driver could have been killed!

Three of your car's window regulators have failed, leaving those windows stuck and unable to open or close. The first failure happened during heavy rain, trapping the window open and letting water inside. This is a widespread problem reported by many owners online.

Your engine shut down and the dealership told you it failed due to a water hose problem, but you believe it may be related to a known recall for connecting rod bearing failure. You're concerned because there were no coolant leaks before or after the vehicle was towed in. You're asking the dealership to perform a detailed inspection—including checking the oil pan for metal debris, running a bearing clearance test, and reviewing engine diagnostic codes—to confirm whether the water hose actually caused the failure or if the engine's internal bearing failure caused the cooling system damage. The repair will likely require either a detailed inspection of the oil pan and bearings, or possibly a full engine teardown to determine the root cause.

Your dashboard warning lights are all illuminated, and the dash lights flicker with sudden bright surges. You're having trouble shutting off the engine and sometimes need to disconnect the battery to cut power. You've also noticed hesitation when accelerating from a stop. This likely involves a charging system or electrical fault that needs diagnostic testing to identify the root cause.

Your driver's side seat belt won't buckle securely and isn't retracting properly. This happened without you pulling on the belt, and the seat belt failed to latch into the buckle as it should. A seat belt that doesn't secure or retract properly is a safety concern and should be inspected by a dealer to determine if the buckle mechanism or retractor needs adjustment or replacement.

"On [XXX], my 2016 Hyundai Tucson (VIN [XXX] ) experienced severe engine power loss and mechanical noise under load while driving uphill, creating a dangerous safety situation. This occurred 2 days after a dealer visit (February 19, 2026) where an open KSDS Service Campaign (TSB HCE22-14-E600-TL, Issue 10D021) — directly related to engine monitoring — was left incomplete.

My car had a KSDS knock sensor detection system campaign 966 installed in 2022 specifically to active if having rod bearing wear. Towed my car to Hyundai under the TXXM warranty and they said my bearing clearance was ok and I need new lifters and timing chain cost for repair $2900. I have asked for the full rod bearing wear test report and they will not provide it.

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and there was a ticking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where a mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a knock sensor failure.

The vehicle burns oil at an abnormal rate, requiring me to add approximately one quart of engine oil every one to two weeks, even though the vehicle is driven very infrequently. This condition poses a serious safety risk because the engine could run low or completely out of oil while the vehicle is in operation, potentially causing sudden engine failure.