Hyundai 2016 Tucson Power Train Recall: Risk of Stuck Vehicle in Traffic
Hyundai recalls 2016 Tucson vehicles with 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission that may not move when accelerator pedal is pressed repeatedly, risking crashes. Owners must update software by October 28, 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2016 Tucson vehicles with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. These vehicles may not move when the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly, increasing crash risk in traffic. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227064-hyundai-2016-tucson-power-train-recall-risk-of-stuck-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227064-hyundai-2016-tucson-power-train-recall-risk-of-stuck-vehicle · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V628000
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“Hyundai 2016 Tucson Power Train Recall: Risk of Stuck Vehicle in Traffic.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227064-hyundai-2016-tucson-power-train-recall-risk-of-stuck-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #16V628000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V628000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's transmission control system may malfunction when the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly, especially in high temperatures. This can cause the vehicle to become stuck in traffic, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured between May 20, 2015 and May 31, 2016 with the 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission are affected. Drivers who frequently press and release the accelerator pedal in traffic are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Tucson was manufactured between May 20, 2015 and May 31, 2016 and has a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. The recall covers vehicles with this specific transmission system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-671-3059 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
Update Transmission Control Module Software
Dealers will update the software for free by October 28, 2016, to fix the issue.
October 28, 2016
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall expected to begin (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V628000 (August 30, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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