2016 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,626 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 1% of the 1,626 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car seems to be acting as if there is an electrical fault. All of the safety sensors on the car are flashing and the power steering does not work. My wife and I currently are stationed overseas in italy and the Hyundai dealership said to take it to hyuandai for repair. The Hyundai dealership here refuses to touch it or even reply to us. The vehicle is not driveable.”
NHTSA complaint #11400082, filed 2021-03, 100,000 miles“I reported to my local Hyundai dealer (flemington nj) of clicking sound coming from the steering column. The dealer says the steering joint shaft is loose and cannot be adjusted. Part number is 56400-d3000. Looking online, I see this is a common issue with other owners. This needs the attention of Hyundai; if the shaft fails, driver may loose total control of vehicle. This service is not covered under warranty after 50,000 miles. Thanks. Mike”
NHTSA complaint #11292585, filed 2020-01, 88,000 miles“The issue I have with my Hyundai Tucson 2016 1.6 turbo happens on an every other daily basis. I recently started having an issue using the left hand signal/blinker and it not working when turning left or changing to left lane while driving. I had the one-touch turn signal feature on where you tap the signal lever and the turn signal flashes 3, 5, or 7 times then off. While driving (maybe 25 - 30% of the time) when signalling for a left-hand turn using the one touch feature, the signal will not engage at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #11235281, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“I'm the original owner of a 2016 Tucson. Here are all the symptoms and issues with this vehicle: dealer recommended replacing the catalytic converter dec 2019 and I had the part replaced. Had an oil change on 1-26-2020 and the next week on 2-2-2020 the engine was tapping, checked the oil and discovered no oil in the engine. The low oil indicator light never came on. The car continues to burn oil. Mechanics checked car again and no leaks was discovered. And still unable to determine why this car is burning oil. Mechanic is recommending a new engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308433, filed 2020-02, 147,000 miles“Various issues have come up with my Tucson related to misc items which were repaired. I also noticed an issue with acceleration from stop. The car would hesitate when you started to proceed from a stop. The dealership said the engine needs time to get broke in so after it will fix itself. Each time I took the car to the dealership for service, they stated they had checked everything out and performed service and found no issues. I was never told about any recalls or defects in manufacturing. Recently, the problem became dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11084982, filed 2018-04, 14,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180981Sep 9, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10179244Aug 10, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10170896Jan 3, 2020This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
- 10160106Apr 22, 2019This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 22 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
15 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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