2016 Hyundai Tucson problems and complaints
Owners have filed 1626 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The most-reported areas: Power Train (518), Engine (424), Unknown Or Other (264).
Key takeaways
- 1626 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 26 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 518 | 32% |
| Engine | 424 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 264 | 16% |
| Structure | 227 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 217 | 13% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 158 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 112 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 55 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 50 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 29 | 2% |
| Visibility | 29 | 2% |
| Steering | 22 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-24
Description of Defect: Progressive, complete failure of all four (4) power window regulators on a low-mileage 2016 Hyundai Tucson (~29,848 miles). Three windows failed in rapid succession, followed by the fourth, rendering all power windows completely inoperable. Safety Hazard: The inability to operate any window crea...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-10-16
When I try accelerate from a stopped position vehicles acts as if it doesn’t want to move and you need your acceleration when crossing traffic or turning onto a busy street I just got the car from carmax 6 days ago so I will take it to their service department and try to find out more
Engine - filed 2026-10-15
Excessive oil consumption. Mileage is 116.7K miles. Over 4 quarts used in approximately 3,500 miles. Car went into "limp" mode with no power. Top speed on level ground was 45 mph, on a hill 25 mph. Had to pull over to the side of the road so that other cars could pass. Drove to mechanic who saw about 1 quart remained ...
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More for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.