2016 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard
- 212owner reports
- 13,000median miles
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Jun 12, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
516 of the 1,616 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 212 of those describe transmission shudder, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2016 Tucson.
Tick what matches of 212 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the clutch (58 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 4,200 and 30,000 miles, from the 150 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
“loss of power, transmission slipping. unable to get car to move creating hazard. happened 5 times. Diagnosed by dealer as systemic transmission component failure and known issue. many of the same complaints on internet, Code p1921”
Filed Sep 3, 2024
“Car shuddering going from full stop to 1st gear, not fixed by software update. Clutch replaced under drive train warranty at no cost to me.”
Filed Jan 22, 2024
“Failing Transmission including inability to engage reverse and slipping gears while shifting.”
Filed Dec 5, 2023
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 212 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
- 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
- Doors, latches or locks fail 78 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 48 reports
- A/C blows warm or the compressor fails 37 reports