NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,617 reports7,500 miles · Feb 23, 2017
Power Train
ISSUE WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION ON THE 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. AFTER THE FIRST UPDATE THE ISSUE SEEMED TO HAPPEN LESS OFTEN WHICH WAS COMPLETED BACK IN SEPTEMBER. NEW UPDATE IN JANUARY HAS MADE THE ISSUE MORE PREVALENT AGAIN THOUGH NOT AS BAD AS WHEN ORIGINALLY BOUGHT. ISSUE IS NOTICEABLE HESITATION WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A…
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ISSUE WITH THE DCT TRANSMISSION ON THE 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON SPORT. AFTER THE FIRST UPDATE THE ISSUE SEEMED TO HAPPEN LESS OFTEN WHICH WAS COMPLETED BACK IN SEPTEMBER. NEW UPDATE IN JANUARY HAS MADE THE ISSUE MORE PREVALENT AGAIN THOUGH NOT AS BAD AS WHEN ORIGINALLY BOUGHT. ISSUE IS NOTICEABLE HESITATION WHEN PULLING OUT FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY IF TURNING FROM A STOP OR PULLING OUT QUICKLY. RPS WILL REV AND THEN CAR WILL FINALLY MATCH RPMS AND TAKE OFF SUDDENLY.
NHTSA ODI #10956596
2,500 miles · Feb 22, 2017
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE AT A FOUR WAY STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY DAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE AT A FOUR WAY STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY DAY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOUR TIMES, BUT COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,500.
NHTSA ODI #10956359
4,000 miles · Feb 21, 2017
Power Train
VEHICLE STALLS AND DEVELOPS A "NO GO" SITUATION. THE ENGINE REVS, BUT TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE. IT MOSTLY OCCURS WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN, OR AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. IT ALSO HAS A VIBRATION, AND JERKS AND BUCKS AT LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF INTE…
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VEHICLE STALLS AND DEVELOPS A "NO GO" SITUATION. THE ENGINE REVS, BUT TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE. IT MOSTLY OCCURS WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN, OR AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS. IT ALSO HAS A VIBRATION, AND JERKS AND BUCKS AT LOW SPEEDS, SUCH AS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT. I HAVE BEEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC MANY TIMES. IT IS A VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS CONDITION. BOTH THE DEALERSHIP AND HYUNDAI CONTINUE TO IGNORE THE PROBLEM. I CONTINUE TO SEEK A RESOLUTION THROUGH HYUNDAI.
NHTSA ODI #10956077
Mileage unknown · Feb 20, 2017
Power Train
HAS AN ECO BOOST/SPORT MODE TRANSMISSION. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, SUCH AS AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN OR EVENACCELERATING FROM A SLOW DOWN THERE IS A LAG IN THE ENGAGEMENT OF GEARS THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO "STALL" IN THE INTERSECTION. IT REVS AND FEELS AS IF THERE IS POWER, THE TRANSMISSION JUST DOESN'T ENGAGE. IT CREATES …
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HAS AN ECO BOOST/SPORT MODE TRANSMISSION. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, SUCH AS AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN OR EVENACCELERATING FROM A SLOW DOWN THERE IS A LAG IN THE ENGAGEMENT OF GEARS THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO "STALL" IN THE INTERSECTION. IT REVS AND FEELS AS IF THERE IS POWER, THE TRANSMISSION JUST DOESN'T ENGAGE. IT CREATES AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE WHILE IN TRAFFIC OR WHILE ENTERING TRAFFIC. THIS IS VERY SIMILAR TO, IF NOT IDENTICAL TO THE TRANSMISSION RECALL ANNOUNCED IN 8/30/2016 FOR, I BELIEVE, THE SAME TRANSMISSION IN OTHER MODELS OF THE 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON.
NHTSA ODI #10955599
Mileage unknown · Feb 19, 2017
Engine
ROUGH IDLE, ALSO WHILE STOPPED IN DRIVE ENGINE SEEMS TO RACE AND CAR FEELS AS IF DIDNT HAVE FOOT ON BRAKE IT WOULD RACE FOWARD
NHTSA ODI #10955465
12,000 miles · Feb 17, 2017
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
NHTSA ODI #10955313
2,541 miles · Feb 14, 2017
Electrical SystemPower Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO BE UPDATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,541....UPDATED 05/17/17 *BF *CN
NHTSA ODI #10954549
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2017
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
HAD RECALL 16-01-057 PERFORMED AT LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER IN HACKETTSTOWN AND SINCE THEN HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH IT NOT MOVING WHEN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT LIKE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THEN IT GRABS AND ALMOST CAUSES ACCIDENT..DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WOULD NOT MAKE IT DO THIS AND WHEN THEY DRIVE SAY THERE ARE NO ISSUES.THERE …
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HAD RECALL 16-01-057 PERFORMED AT LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER IN HACKETTSTOWN AND SINCE THEN HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH IT NOT MOVING WHEN AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT LIKE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING AND THEN IT GRABS AND ALMOST CAUSES ACCIDENT..DEALER SAYS THAT RECALL WOULD NOT MAKE IT DO THIS AND WHEN THEY DRIVE SAY THERE ARE NO ISSUES.THERE ARE MULTIPLE OTHER PEOPLE ON INTERNET HAVING SAME ISSUE, SO NOT SOMETHING I AM MAKING UP. WHEN IS SOMETHING GOING TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10948958
17,070 miles · Feb 1, 2017
Electrical System
I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT A WEEK. I DROVE INTO IN THE GARAGE AND PARKED THE NIGHT BEFORE WITHOUT INCIDENT. HEARD A SOUND OF A FAN OR SMALL MOTOR RUNNING SOMEWHERE AROUND THE VEHICLE BEFORE I WENT IN FOR THE NIGHT, BUT COULDN'T DETERMINE IF IT WAS FROM THE VEHICLE OR FROM THE GARAGE HEATER UNIT. THE NEXT MORNING HYUNDAI TUCS…
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I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE ABOUT A WEEK. I DROVE INTO IN THE GARAGE AND PARKED THE NIGHT BEFORE WITHOUT INCIDENT. HEARD A SOUND OF A FAN OR SMALL MOTOR RUNNING SOMEWHERE AROUND THE VEHICLE BEFORE I WENT IN FOR THE NIGHT, BUT COULDN'T DETERMINE IF IT WAS FROM THE VEHICLE OR FROM THE GARAGE HEATER UNIT. THE NEXT MORNING HYUNDAI TUCSON IS COMPLETELY DEAD. WHY?
NHTSA ODI #10948954
225 miles · Jan 24, 2017
Exterior Lighting
I PURCHASED A HYUNDAI TUCSON IN SEPEMBER OF 2016 NEW. I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT I COULD NOT SEE VERY WELL AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED AT THE GROUND 2-3 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE BUMPER. WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON YOU CAN SEE THE DEFINITE LINE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK APPROX 4-5 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE BUMPER. WHEN CARS A…
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I PURCHASED A HYUNDAI TUCSON IN SEPEMBER OF 2016 NEW. I NOTICED RIGHT AWAY THAT I COULD NOT SEE VERY WELL AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE AIMED AT THE GROUND 2-3 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE BUMPER. WITH THE HIGH BEAMS ON YOU CAN SEE THE DEFINITE LINE BETWEEN LIGHT AND DARK APPROX 4-5 CAR LENGTHS IN FRONT OF THE BUMPER. WHEN CARS ARE APPROACHING ON AN UNDIVIDED ROAD, THE VISIBILITY IS REDUCED EVEN MORE FROM THE GLARE OF THE ONCOMING LIGHTS. I HAVE HAD 2 CLOSE CALLS WHERE I ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN WALKING ON THE EDGE OF THE ROAD WITH DARK CLOTHES ON. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO AUTOFAIR HYUNDAI IN MANCHESTER, NH ON TWO OCCASIONS TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS ADJUSTED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I QUOTE THE RESPONSE,"CUSTOMER WOULD LIKE US TO ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS, STATES HE CAN NOT SEE AT NIGHT, CAN SEE IF WE CAN ADJUST THEM, MISC PER STATE LAW WE CANNOT ADJUST THE HEADLIGHTS ABOVE WHERE THEY ARE CURRENTLY. 6686 ISP" THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY'S EVALUATIONS SAYS "MANUFACTURERS AREN'T PAYING ENOUGH ATTENTION TO THE ACTUAL ON-ROAD PERFORMANCE OF THE BASIC EQUIPMENT,WE'RE OPTIMISTIC THAT IMPROVEMENTS WILL COME QUICKLY NOW THAT WE'VE GIVEN AUTOMAKERS SOMETHING TO STRIVE FOR." FOR 2017, VEHICLES WILL NEED GOOD OR ACCEPTABLE HEADLIGHTS IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR THE INSTITUTE'S HIGHEST AWARD, TOP SAFETY PICK+.THAT'S REAL NICE OF THEM. WHAT HAPPENS TO MY 2016 MODEL? I WANT MY VEHICLE RECALLED AND REPAIRED. WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO WAIT AND BE FORCED TO BUY A 2017 MODEL IN ORDER TO HAVE A SAFE CAR AT NIGHT?
NHTSA ODI #10947418
Official recalls
5Sep 4, 2020
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 Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
Nov 21, 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Trailer Hitches
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Electrical System:wiring
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Aug 30, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:software
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.
Consequence: 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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Consequence: 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.
May 24, 2016
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
Mar 10, 2016
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
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NHTSA investigations
1DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing. There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
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