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2016 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1605 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in power train. Owners whose Tucson has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 1605 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson:

Power train509 complaints
Engine226 complaints
Structure192 complaints
Unknown or other191 complaints
Electrical system158 complaints
Latches/locks/linkages148 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"Hyundai tucson engine the vehicle is burning excess amounts of oil. the rate of engine oil loss is over one quart per 500 miles. my mechanic tells me his evaluation is the vehicle's turbo unit causes the engine to run very hot, and the internal seals are breaking down, causin…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/31/2018
"The car jerks when starting from a stop. it feels like someone is tapping and releasing the brake. the problem is worse when starting from a stop going uphill."
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/30/2016
"The engine began to make a knocking noise. upon our inspection, the vehicle had lost all oil. vehicle was towed to our local dealership. dealership informed us a bearing had become worn causing rapid oil loss and a rod to break, sending metal shards into the engine compartment…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2023

NHTSA recall campaigns (5)

Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
30/08/2016 · 16V628000
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 tempe…
Electrical system:wiring
21/11/2016 · 16V842000
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 veh…
Exterior lighting:tail lights
10/03/2016 · 16V147000
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 hi…
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
24/05/2016 · 16V348000
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 seco…
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
04/09/2020 · 20V543000
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 E…

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Tucson been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Tucson has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Based on 1605 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson are power train, engine, structure.

How many recalls does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Tucson has had power train or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.