2016 Hyundai Tucson: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 3147 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag *current generation (2022-2026):.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

3,147
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
27
Crash reports
45
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
1013
engine
792
structure
446
electrical system
412
latches/locks/linkages
313

Recalls affecting the 2016 Tucson

power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Campaign 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 condition…

electrical system:wiring

Campaign 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. …

exterior lighting:tail lights

Campaign 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 acc…

latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Campaign 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 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by model year and powertrain. For the current generation (2022+), particularly hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, owner feedback is generally positive, praising the quiet ride, comfortable interior, strong dr

  • *Current Generation (2022-2026):
  • Dashboard/Infotainment Blackouts: Complete instrument cluster and center screen failures while driving at highway speeds. Dealers often cannot replicate, leaving issue unresolved. Frequency: recurrent.
  • 12-Volt Battery Failures: Repeated battery drain and failure, particularly in PHEV models, requiring jumps and replacements. Suspected parasitic drain from Bluelink or ICCU. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission/"Limp Mode" Issues: Vehicle entering a protective "limp mode," severely limiting speed (e.g., cannot exceed 20 mph/32 km/h), sometimes without a check engine light. Reported in 2022 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel Injector Failure: Reports of failed fuel injectors causing rough running and lack of power, covered under warranty but causing significant downtime. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson.

Typical used price

Used Tucson listings typically run $24,059–$28,930 across 2017 to 2026 model years.

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