2016 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Transmission hesitates when accelerating
- 110owner reports
- 14,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jun 12, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
110 of the 212 reports of transmission shudder on the 2016 Tucson describe hesitation when accelerating.
Part of Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard (212 reports) · also: jerking or hard shifts, transmission slipping
Tick what matches of 110 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the transmission (63 reports) and the software (32 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the transmission and drivetrain covers the 2016 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
Risk and remedy
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 5,000 and 30,000 miles, from the 73 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“All dash warning lights are on and dash lights have a intermittent bright light surge. Hard to shut off engine and have to disconnect battery for electric power to shut off. Very noticeable hesitation in acceleration starting to drive”
Filed Mar 28, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 110 reports involved a crash. 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.
Other problems on this car
- Doors, latches or locks fail 198 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 190 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 166 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 93 reports
- Burns oil or oil level rises 85 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 56 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 48 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