2016 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 1,625 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

20/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2016 Hyundai Tucson

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

5 recalls on record

1,625

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

26 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Hyundai Tucson (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

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…

NHTSA #16V628000

🔧 Electrical System: Wiring

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…

NHTSA #16V842000

🔧 Exterior Lighting: Tail Lights

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….

NHTSA #16V147000

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch

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….

NHTSA #16V348000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module

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…

NHTSA #20V543000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 1,625 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train

514

Engine

229

Structure

195

Unknown Or Other

193

Electrical System

162

Latches/locks/linkages

148

Vehicle Speed Control

Service Brakes

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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2016 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 5 recall campaigns and 1,625 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson are: Power Train, Engine, Structure, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2010, 2011, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2016.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.