NHTSA lists 1,620 complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 14 of them mention a crash and 26 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 7 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI TUCSON.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| mechanical failure | 866 | 53.5% | 0.78 |
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| loss of control | 400 | 24.7% | 0.75 |
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| electrical electronic | 174 | 10.7% | 0.69 |
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| fire or overheating | 45 | 2.8% | 0.83 |
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| structural or corrosion | 44 | 2.7% | 0.61 |
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| noise or comfort | 22 | 1.4% | 0.78 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 19 | 1.2% | 0.65 |
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| unclear | 19 | 1.2% | 0.90 |
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| visibility or lighting | 17 | 1.0% | 0.73 |
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| restraint or airbag | 14 | 0.9% | 0.88 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 1,174 | 72.5% | 0.85 |
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| low | 392 | 24.2% | 0.70 |
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| high | 42 | 2.6% | 0.77 |
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| critical | 7 | 0.4% | 0.87 |
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| none | 5 | 0.3% | 0.58 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1,620 tagged complaints of 1,620 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2020-09-04. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash. (excerpt)
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. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai custom (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2016-11-21. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, TRAILER HITCHES.
Defect: 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 be (excerpt)
Consequence: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-08-30. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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 customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-05-24. Systems: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-03-10. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: 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 activate (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 recall is 142. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
168 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 37 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 31 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 |
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| ENGINE | 7 |
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| TRAILER HITCHES | 7 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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11037434
Date: 2026-09-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE.
Some Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine may exhibit a continued DTC P132600 after an ECM logic update has been performed per TSB 24-01-068H, Engine Monitoring Logic (Service Campaign 966). This bulletin provides instructions to inspect and resolve other engine mechanical issues and if
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11030330
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
11030331
Date: 2026-03-26. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: ENGINE.
This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehiclea s inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 a Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.
11026704
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social media theft method and made it available to owners of eligible models free of charge at authorized Hyundai dealers since early 2023. In addition to the anti-theft software, wea ve developed a new zinc-reinforced
11027033
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
11027034
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and p
11027035
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Other. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Upon customer's request ONLY, the Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 25-01-089H provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows. This repair procedure is being provided in addition to the previous Anti-Th
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary