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2016 Hyundai Tucson steering problems

Owners reported steering problems in 22 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 1% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
22 1% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
50,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When steering problems show up

Steering complaints by mileage, 2016 Hyundai Tucson Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 50,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 2 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 1 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 0 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 50,000 miles
Based on 12 complaints that include mileage. 50% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles2
80k to 100k miles1
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles0
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

What the data shows

Of the 12 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 50% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 hyundai tucson. While driving at a low speed and making a sharp left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a barrier. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28,738.

Reported at 28,738 miles, January 2019 Crash

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

Reported at 88,000 miles, December 2019

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