2016 Hyundai Tucson engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. No warning light was…”
filed Jan 7, 2026
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled, and there was an abnormal sound coming from the…”
filed Nov 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tucson | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tucson | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Tucson | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 Tucson | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 Tucson | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 Tucson | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 Tucson | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.