2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicle speed control problems
111 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle severely shudders, jerks, and hesitates from a stop and while making a turn, during both acceleration and deceleration, making it entirely unsafe to drive. The vehicle has been completely un-driveable for the past 6 days. The check engine light illuminated, and on 4/9/26, the dealer…”
filed Jun 12, 2026
“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…”
filed May 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Tucson | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 Tucson | 9 | 10% |
| 2023 Tucson | 17 | 13% |
| 2022 Tucson | 14 | 4% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
| 2019 Tucson | 16 | 4% |
| 2018 Tucson | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 Tucson | 87 | 8% |
| 2015 Tucson | 9 | 4% |
| 2014 Tucson | 3 | 2% |
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.