2016 Hyundai Tucson recall: software
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on August 30, 2016. It covers about 41,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 41,000
- reported
- Aug 30, 2016
- owners notified
- Oct 11, 2016
- related complaints
- 217
Electrical system: software
- 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.
- Risk
- Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V628000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Tucson 2016 2016
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 217 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V628000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson software?
Yes. Recall 16V628000, reported on August 30, 2016, covers about 41,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V628000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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