Worst 2016 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 508 | 4 | 3 | 17,636 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 412 | 2 | 17 | 53,097 mi | |
| Body Structure | 217 | 1 | 1 | 59,231 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 208 | 2 | 6 | 50,964 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 126 | — | — | 66,532 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 109 | 4 | 1 | 19,227 mi | |
| Fuel System | 55 | 1 | 1 | 17,865 mi | |
| Brakes | 33 | 2 | 2 | 52,649 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 26 | — | — | 57,513 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 22 | 1 | — | 71,827 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 21 | — | — | 48,800 mi | |
| Airbags | 15 | 1 | — | 46,740 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 15 | — | — | 66,433 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 14 | — | — | 36,572 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 12 | — | — | 26,475 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Lock | 9 | — | — | 68,752 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | — | 1 | 18,386 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 14,987 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 5 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Hyundai Tucson
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~782,459 vehicles.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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2016 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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