2016 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 93owner reports
- 90,000median miles
- $2,800median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Jun 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
628 of the 1,620 complaints on this car are about the engine. 93 of those describe misfire.
Tick what matches of 93 reports
Misfire on other Tucson years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2014, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (10 reports), the sensor (8 reports), the ignition coils (4 reports) and the catalytic converter (4 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated.
All 5 recalls on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Tucson
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
What owners paid
8 of the 93 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,500 to $8,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 72,856 and 111,000 miles, from the 56 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 8 service bulletins or notices for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Certain vehicles that have completed Service Campaign 966 may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
4 more on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson page.
What owners wrote
“Oil drains very fast even with regular oil changes and maintenance. The vehicle began shaking and then completely stopped with very little warning. Check engine light flashed for under 60 seconds then vehicle would not move forward on the highway creating a major safety hazard. Engine smelled hot and like burning rubber.”
Filed May 13, 2026
“total engine failure. per dealership mechanic, random misfires on all cylinders with a dead miss on 4”
Filed Jul 11, 2025
“Random engine failure. Our safety was put at risk because our car randomly stopped working while going 70 miles per hour on the interstate. The problem was confirmed by an independent service center. The vehicle has been inspected by an independent service center. Our check engine light came on and within 10 minutes our car was completely broke down on the side of the road.”
Filed Oct 1, 2024
“UNKNOWN FULLY Engine knocking out of the blue and then died. Car went limp while driving down the road. Starts and is loudly knocking. Throws codes P0011 and P0326 Cannot drive vehicle. I have not notified hyundai yet. There were no warning lights. Car ran perfectly fine. No issues. Then the engine just died.”
Filed Oct 27, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 93 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 213 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 198 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 190 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 166 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 85 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 56 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 50 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 39 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 37 reports
- Engine rattles or ticks 30 reports
- Vehicle fire 25 reports
- Delay or no response when I press the gas 25 reports