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2011 Hyundai Tucson transmission problems

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson has 21 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

21

Transmission complaints

12%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

16V057000TransmissionJanuary 28, 2016 · 11,176 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured July 22, 2010, to October 31, 2010. The affected vehicles have a transmission fluid cooler hose that may have been improperly manufactured, resulting in a transmission fluid leak.

Consequence

If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission fluid cooler hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 139.

What owners report

THE TRANSMISSION/GEARS GETS STUCK WHEN I WANT TO PUT IT IN REVERSE. THIS HAPPENED 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I BROUGHT THE CAR AND COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT COULD BE A BRAKE LIGHT ISSUE AND COULD NOT FIX IT UNLESS THEY SEE THE PROBLEM WHEN IT HAPPENS. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · July 10, 2012

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Tucson transmission — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2011 Hyundai Tucson transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 16V057000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.