2016 Hyundai Tucson Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 56 Fuel System complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, about 3% of its 1,619 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 10,800 miles, and no related recall is listed for this issue.
- Fuel System complaints
- 56
- 3% of 1,619
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 10,800 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Owners report hesitation or delayed acceleration from a stop, sometimes taking several seconds before the car moves.
- Several describe the vehicle rolling backward a few feet at stops before the transmission engages and the car moves forward.
- Some owners say the engine revs high while the car stays stationary, then suddenly lurches forward once it finally engages.
- One complaint describes an incident where the vehicle allegedly accelerated on its own while backing out of a driveway, resulting in a crash.
- A few owners noted the problem happened repeatedly at city intersections and made left turns across traffic feel unsafe.
- One report links the hesitation to the Takata recall process, though the owner said dealers found no fault with the throttle system.
When 2016 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 26, 2016, latest Oct 27, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA lists 56 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Tucson, which is about 3% of the 1,619 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson fuel system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system complaint category on the 2016 Tucson.
- At what mileage do 2016 Tucson fuel system problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 10,800 miles.
- What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?
- Owners commonly report hesitation from a stop, rolling backward briefly before the car engages, and sudden lurching once the vehicle finally accelerates.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint category for the 2016 Tucson includes 1 crash and 1 fire, with 2 reported injuries.