2016 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 2127 complaints
2127
Total Complaints
28,000mi
Median Mileage
Power Train
Top Issue
23
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
5,150
25th Percentile
28,000
Median Mileage
64,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Power Train
506
Engine
411
Unknown Or Other
255
Body
217
Electrical System
206
Latch
126
Vehicle Speed Control
109
Fuel/Propulsion System
55
Service Brakes
33
Exterior Lighting
26
Severity Assessment
23
Crashes
39
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"THE PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING IS WHEN I START TO ACCELERATE GOING THROUGH THE GEARS 1,2,3 AND 4 THERE IS A HUGE, PAUSE/DELAY IN SHIFTING THROUGH THE GEARS. IN FACT THERE HAS BEEN MAY TIMES WHEN I START TO ACCELERATE THE GEARS PAUSES AND I HIT THE GAS AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL T..."
"I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW DEC 28 AND DROVE IT HOME ON DEC 30, 2015. I DISCOVERED THAT IT DID NOT HAVE BLIND SPOT DETECTION, REAR CROSS-TRAFFIC ALERT OR LANE CHANGE ASSIST, ALL THREE TECHNOLOGIES WERE ADVERTISED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THIS MODEL. IN ADDITION A CHEAPER MIRROR THAT DID NOT BELO..."
"IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR I RENTED A HYUNDAI TUCSON FROM NATIONAL AT HOBBY AIRPORT IN HOUSTON, TX. IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO THE COMPLAINT I JUST FILED REGARDING AN EARLIER EXPERIENCE WITH A HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT (#10822299) THIS SUV ALSO EXHIBITED SIMILAR BEHAVIORS - A TENDENCY TO HESITATE WHEN ACCELE..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Power Train
506 complaints
25th: 2,400 mi
Median: 7,496 mi
75th: 21,500 mi
Engine
411 complaints
25th: 6,868 mi
Median: 52,370 mi
75th: 90,000 mi
Unknown Or Other
255 complaints
25th: 8,250 mi
Median: 39,300 mi
75th: 62,750 mi
Body
217 complaints
25th: 45,000 mi
Median: 59,800 mi
75th: 70,000 mi
Electrical System
206 complaints
25th: 15,000 mi
Median: 57,800 mi
75th: 82,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
FL: 191
TX: 187
CA: 174
NY: 104
MD: 91
PA: 89
IL: 84
AZ: 79
NJ: 75
NC: 71
Who Files Complaints?
0.8%
Original Owners
99.2%
Second+ Owners
Hyundai Tucson — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
Active Recalls (5)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
Campaign 16V628000 | 30/08/2016
Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 149.
Wiring
Campaign 16V842000 | 21/11/2016
If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected accessory trailer hitch wiring harnesses, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 153.
Tail Lights
Campaign 16V147000 | 10/03/2016
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
Latch
Campaign 16V348000 | 24/05/2016
If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch, free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 145.
Control Unit/Module
Campaign 20V543000 | 04/09/2020
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until t
Extend Your Transmission Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
- Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
- Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
- Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
- Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately
Compare Hyundai Tucson
Vehicle Rankings
Looking for a replacement?
Based on the data above, here are relevant options.
Affiliate link
Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28