Recall 16V-628
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2016 Hyundai Tucson: Electrical system (software); Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V-628
- Reported
- August 30, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 41,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.
The risk
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Tucson 2016