2016 Hyundai Tucson Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,626 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,605miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 0% of the 1,626 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,605 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First my driver's side rear door got to sticking at 60, 500 mile and now my front passenger side door doing the same thing. My taillight says it's not work and it be working and vis versus, as if there's a shortage. Now the steep hill lights come on along with the car traction light. It's doing it more now than ever. Having to restart my vehicle everytime now to reset it. It doing it at red light and while I'm driving all on it own. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279820, filed 2019-11, 60,500 miles“I have had two emergency recalls due to transmission slipping, jerking at slow speeds, almost stalling out and actcellerating abnormally with the RPM's racing. During each recall, the dealership completes an updated software on the transmission and when I leave the dealership, my vehicle noticeably drives much smoother and normal. A few days later, the Tucson transmission problem begins all over again like the it acted before. I feel this 2016 Hyundai tuscon eco 1.6lt SUV is a danger to myself and other vehicles on the road. What is my recourse on this continuous transmission problem? …”
NHTSA complaint #10972359, filed 2017-04, 8,000 miles“Called Hyundai corporate office via cell auto svcs! Asked for request service now!!! W/come in and request a date for set quickly but cannot get a tow to bring the car to services! Reasons: Hyundai passenger left side won't move! Rpm was very high. Roder wheel when backing up showed a large sound.”
NHTSA complaint #11006686, filed 2017-07, 5,900 miles“Takata recall : front light signatures for the left-side swich on and off constantly. When the initial car turns on, the dashboard on occasions, goes black! The car when goes on to highways, the engine (RPM) goes up to 7000 RPM for the first and second gear! Ths will happen when the car is turn on. Lastly, the trunk automatically started opening even when the keys are away or in my jacket or pocket especially when turned off the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11151527, filed 2018-11, 6,000 miles“The car jerks when the engine runs after a half an hour. The steering wheels turns loud veering either hard left or right. The battery turn an alarm after two/three minutes.”
NHTSA complaint #11033491, filed 2017-10, 6,700 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 8 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 8 | 6% |
| 2005 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
518 complaintsEngine
424 complaintsOther or unknown
264 complaintsBody and structure
227 complaintsElectrical system
217 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
158 complaintsVehicle speed control
112 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsBrakes
50 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaintsSteering
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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