Known Recalls

Model year record

2016 Hyundai Tucson

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,364 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V543000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
652,024
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-04
Owners notified
2020-11-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer 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 customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V842000

Trailer hitches

Component
Trailer hitches
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
6,172
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-21
Owners notified
2017-01-13

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V628000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
41,000
Reported to NHTSA
2016-08-30
Owners notified
2016-10-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V348000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
81,000
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2016-07-11

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V147000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
2,263
Reported to NHTSA
2016-03-10
Owners notified
2016-05-02

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train5357,496 mi
Engine50061,000 mi
Unknown or other29038,000 mi
Electrical system23257,800 mi
Structure: body23259,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch12662,400 mi
Vehicle speed control1207,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system639,600 mi
Service brakes3545,000 mi
Exterior lighting2849,000 mi
Steering2440,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls2160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1757,000 mi
Air bags1524,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1537,861 mi
Visibility/wiper133,950 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock965,000 mi
Suspension91,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)87,605 mi
Engine and engine cooling565,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor590,000 mi
Structure: body: door540,000 mi
Visibility553,000 mi
Seats41,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear484,683 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking3—
Lane departure: blind spot detection361,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission32,400 mi
Seat belts378,361 mi
Electrical system: software22,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: filter/screen2113,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner257,330 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings2—
Lane departure: warning2—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock2—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: immobilizer/proximity: key/sender1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication1133,000 mi
Equipment157,330 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights145,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights19,453 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit19,453 mi
Forward collision avoidance13,113 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control1—
Fuel system, gasoline189,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch plate172,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release1—
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator1—
Latches/locks/linkages: fueling/charging door/hatch/port: latch/lock release system1—
Power train: clutch assembly130,000 mi
Seat belts: pretensioner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid159,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid14,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels11,000 mi

The 2015 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.