Does the Hyundai Tucson have transmission problems?
It’s a type of car problem that’s not hard to notice. Hyundai Tucson transmission problems can present themselves as shifting delays, grinding or jumping during acceleration, the car shaking on the road, or whistling noises or a burning smell coming from beneath the hood.
Are there any recalls on Hyundai Tucson?
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Are there transmission problems in the Hyundai Tucson?
We have received word from several distressed drivers that Hyundai is having recurring transmission problems with its Tucson model, resulting in a number of vehicles having their transmissions replaced, while others are continuing to go back to the shop repeatedly with no fix in sight.
Why is my Hyundai Tucson not going into reverse?
Hyundai Tucson drivers are complaining on message boards of vehicles failing to go into reverse, transmission fluid leaks, fluid changing colors, and parts on back order. If you are having Hyundai Tucson transmission problems, it is essential that you hold on to all repair invoices.
How often does a Hyundai Tucson need repair?
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently Hyundai Tucson problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What to do if your Hyundai Tucson freezes up?
We called Hyundai. Their temporary fix was to unlock the car and jerk the handle hard from the outside. They said that the system sometimes� freezes up�. This works from the outside (not inside), and continues to freeze up even after � the Hyundai fix�.