Does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 5 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

2144 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

There are 167 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson.

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2016 Hyundai Tucson service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
Limited Sport Utility 4-Door
GLS Sport Utility 4-Door
SE Sport Utility 4-Door
Fuel Cell Sport Utility 4-Door
GLS Premium Sport Utility 4-Door
Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
Ultimate Sport Utility 4-Door
Eco Sport Utility 4-Door
Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Luxury Sport Utility 4-Door
Limited Tech Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

1.6L 1591CC 97Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
2.0L 1999CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
2.0L 1999CC 122Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
FUEL CELL EV (FCEV)

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2016 Hyundai Tucson Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V62800030/08/2016Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: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. Cert

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 o

NHTSA #16V34800024/05/2016Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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

Consequence

If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood,

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The

NHTSA #16V84200021/11/2016Component: 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

Consequence

If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increa

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring har

NHTSA #16V14700010/03/2016Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

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 i

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The reca

NHTSA #20V54300004/09/2020Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED

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 vehic

Consequence

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

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the

TSB #11032523

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla

TSB #11032522

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),

TSB #11030331

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicles inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H-2 (DTC P1326 Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

TSB #11030330

This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicles inspection results from TSB 22-01-023H (DTC P1326 Engine Bearing Inspection/Engine Replacement) or the latest version.

TSB #11027035

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 pro

TSB #11027034

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 meas

TSB #11027033

This bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and two anti-theft decals on the front windows.

TSB #11026704

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 an

Showing the 8 most recent of 167 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20170724Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported2 injured

DRIVER TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE. ON CITY STREET. FRONT END OF VEHICLE SMASHED. CAR DECLARED TOTALED. AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT ONLY 1-2 INCHES THEN DEFLATED. DRIVER STRUCK S

20220828Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

While back out of my driveway in my 2016 hyundai tucson, it suddenly accelerated on its own out of control rendering me helpless and just along for the ride. Finally stopped while in reverse the car w

20220828Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

20220828Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

20251216Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERCrash reported

Drove into a parking space, with the foot pressing on the brake pedal, the car suddenly and without warning rapidly accelerated uncontrolled causing the vehicle to accelerate past the end of the parki

Showing the 5 most serious of 2144 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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