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2016 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 1,619 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

5recalls
1,619complaints
14crashes reported
25fires reported
7injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train516 · 32%
  • Engine423 · 26%
  • Unknown Or Other261 · 16%
  • Structure227 · 14%
  • Electrical System212 · 13%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages157 · 10%
  • Vehicle Speed Control111 · 7%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System55 · 3%
  • Service Brakes34 · 2%
  • Visibility29 · 2%

What owners report

Electrical System,Wheels,Service Brakes Fire

Caliber / breaks sticking after changing them, car stopped in the middle of traffic after they locked up. changed them again brought to hyundai dealership i was told caliber needed changing . it was changed caliber caught fire while driving now hyundai says the abs system has to be replaced

Power Train

Component: power train / automatic transmission / actuatorsdescription: my 2016 hyundai tucson (1.6l turbo 7-speed dct) suffered a catastrophic transmission assembly failure that caused a sudden and dangerous loss of forward motive power while driving. the vehicle completely refused to engage forward gears, creating an immediate traffic hazard.a certified hyundai dealership diagnosed the vehicle and pulled fault code

Electrical System,Engine

The vehicle unexpectedly entered 'limp mode' due to engine tracking code p1326. the vehicle severely restricts engine power and rpms while driving on public roads, preventing normal acceleration. this creates a severe safety hazard as the vehicle cannot safely merge into oncoming traffic, accelerate away from intersections, or maintain basic road speeds, putting me at a high risk of being rear-ended.the fault is unde

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

This problem was observed about 1 month ago: while driving and headlights set on auto, during the day, and the light switch not on, the dashboard would indicate the lights were on, for just a second or two, and would go off. at night with the headlights set on auto and the headlights on, while driving, the headlights go off and on briefly (1-3 seconds) causing a dangerous situation as visibility of road is lost. thi

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TUCSON, TUCSON FUEL CELL. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.