Electrical system: softwareRecall 16V-628 · 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Motor America recall 16V-628 covers 41,000 2016 Hyundai Tucson for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V628000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 312 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 20, 2015 to May 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.