2016 Hyundai Tucson Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, and owners have filed 1,621 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
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…
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.…
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Trailer hitches and 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…
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…
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Software (electrical system) and power train: 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.
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…
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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…
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…
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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
1,621 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have filed 1,621 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 26 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,576 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 318 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Hello, Hyundai Corp has a Warranty extension TSB 21-BD-OO6H. I am 9 months out of warranty. I have 3 doors having issues opening with the door actuators. I am worried either myself or family member wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Unknown or other
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced issues with the brakes on the driver's side. The vehicle was taken to bot”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 28, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (Tucson AWD, Tucson Eco AWD, Tucson Eco FWD, Tucson FWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 23–50 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–49 / 26–51 |
| Fuel | Hydrogen, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1); Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Hyundai Tucson model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Tucson model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 8 | 185 |
| 2006 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 135 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 65 |
| 2008 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 43 |
| 2009 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 18 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 59 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 124 |
| 2012 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 255 |
| 2013 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 266 |
| 2014 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 202 |
| 2015 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 228 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 1,621 |
| 2017 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 1,089 |
| 2018 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 397 |
| 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 380 |
| 2020 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 178 |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | 1 | 79 |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 3 | 383 |
| 2023 Hyundai Tucson | 2 | 134 |
| 2024 Hyundai Tucson | 4 | 97 |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | 6 | 286 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 5 | 63 |
Checking a specific 2016 Hyundai Tucson
How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Tucson has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2016 Hyundai Tucson; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V147000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.