Component Record

Hyundai Tucson 2016 Power Train Problems

518 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson - 32% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage518 complaints

518 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

No Recall Covers This System

Owners reported 518 power train complaints on this model year, and no recall campaign in NHTSA's files covers this system on it. A gap does not prove a defect - complaints are unverified owner reports - but it is the part of the record no recall announcement will ever mention.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine434 Unknown Or Other263 Vehicle Structure227 Electrical System217 Latches, Locks and Linkages158 Vehicle Speed Control112

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.