2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell
Common Problems
Ranked from 844 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
28 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine hesitation and stalling
650complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine hesitates and stalls intermittently, especially when starting or accelerating from a stop, leading to difficulty in traffic.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Door latch failure preventing door opening
148complaintsSafety riskOtherDoors fail to open from inside or outside, posing a safety hazard in case of an accident.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical Window Regulator Failure
42complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple window regulators have failed, causing windows to stop functioning properly.
$250–$600est. window regulator replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission issues causing hesitation and lurching
35complaintsSafety riskTransmissionTransmission hesitates and lurches during acceleration, leading to unsafe driving conditions.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Check engine light and engine issues
18complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light frequently illuminates due to various engine issues, including oil consumption and internal failures.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Window regulator failures
17complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple window regulators have failed, preventing windows from going up or down and posing a safety hazard.
$250–$600est. window regulator replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine oil consumption and knock
14complaintsMedium severityEngineExcessive oil consumption leads to engine knocking and potential engine seizure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Driver-side door lock actuator failure
10complaintsHigh severityOtherThe driver-side door lock actuator fails, preventing the door from opening from both inside and outside.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially during stop-start conditions.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Random acceleration issues
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe vehicle randomly fails to accelerate properly, sometimes leading to dangerous situations such as near accidents.
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Steering and handling issues
8complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe vehicle experiences random steering and handling issues, including difficulty accelerating and shifting gears.
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Engine knocking and sudden failure
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine has started to knock and then suddenly fails, often without warning lights, posing a risk of engine damage or failure.
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Engine oil consumption and subsequent engine failure
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive amounts of oil without visible leaks, leading to engine failure and potential loss of power.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Transmission Malfunction Causing Jerking and Shuddering
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to jerk, shudder, and stall during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Window Motor Malfunction
7complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple window motors have malfunctioned, preventing windows from rolling up or down.
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Window regulator malfunction
7complaintsLow severityElectricalMultiple window regulators fail to operate, causing windows to not roll up or down properly.
$250–$600est. window regulator replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Engine oil consumption and rapid oil loss
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes a large amount of oil, leading to rapid oil loss and potentially causing engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Windows Malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple window regulators have failed, causing windows to become stuck in the down position.
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Engine Burning Oil
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil without visible leaks, leading to frequent oil top-ups.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Engine Knocking and Misfires
5complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine produces knocking sounds and misfires, potentially leading to engine failure and loss of power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Transmission failure leading to delayed shifting
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe dual-clutch transmission fails to engage properly, resulting in delayed shifting and loss of acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Door Latch Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherDoors do not unlock or open properly, creating a safety hazard in case of an emergency.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Engine Failure and Total Replacement Needed
4complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine fails and requires a total replacement, indicating a critical and expensive issue.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Engine stalling and dashboard lights
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine intermittently stalls and triggers dashboard lights without warning, potentially leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 25
Transmission Slipping and Loss of Power
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently slips, causing the vehicle to lose power and struggle to accelerate.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 26
Engine Stalling and Loss of Power
3complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine suddenly stalls and loses power, rendering the vehicle inoperable and leaving the driver stranded.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Steering Column Rattling and Clunking
2complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering column rattle and clunking occur when driving over rough surfaces or when the vehicle is stationary.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 28
Vehicle Speed Control Issues
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle experiences issues with speed control, including stalling and difficulty accelerating.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.