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NHTSARecalled Aug 30, 2016 · #16V628000

Inability to Accelerate from a Stop

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Inability to Accelerate from a Stop
  • 2016 Tucson
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Model numbers
2016 Tucson
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice