CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Tucson vehicles built between May 2015 and May 2016 with a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission may fail to move when the accelerator pedal is pressed, particularly under certain driving conditions and high temperatures. Repeatedly pressing and releasing the pedal can trigger the problem.
If the vehicle does not move while in traffic, the risk of a crash increases. Owners of affected vehicles should be aware of this symptom and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 for more information.
The remedy is a free software update to the Transmission Control Module, performed by authorized Hyundai dealers at no cost to the owner. Hyundai expects the recall to begin on October 28, 2016, and will also notify owners directly. Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your Tucson is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Tucson | 2016 |
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