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2016 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 0 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2016 Hyundai Tucson

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
0
Owner Complaints
No complaints filed
0
Crashes + Injuries
In NHTSA complaints

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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.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V628000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V842000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V147000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V348000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V543000
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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 389 complaints 2019 371 complaints 2020 175 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — 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 recalls and no complaints on file. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
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?
No significant complaint patterns were found for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson in NHTSA data.
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, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018, 2019, 2020.
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.