The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V628000·Announced 2016-08-30

Hyundai Recalls 2016 Tucson Vehicles for Transmission Software Defect

Hyundai is recalling 41,000 2016 Tucson vehicles because a software defect may prevent the car from moving in traffic, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the vehicle may fail to move in traffic, increasing crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling approximately 41,000 model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured between May 20, 2015, and May 31, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system software.

Under certain driving conditions and high temperatures, repeatedly pressing and releasing the accelerator pedal may cause the vehicle to not move. The inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TUCSON
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Transmission Software
Hazard
Affected units
41,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUCSON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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