Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
518 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
434 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
263 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
227 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
217 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V628000.
158 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V348000.
112 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
56 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
50 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V543000.
42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 16V147000.
22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 2,263 vehicles across all affected models.
Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 81,000 vehicles across all affected models.
Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 41,000 vehicles across all affected models.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 6,172 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 652,024 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.
Park Outside AdvisoryNHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.