2016 Hyundai Tucson reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,152
- 1,058 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 511 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 23 reported crashes · 12 injuries · 39 fires
What owners report fails — 2016 Hyundai Tucson
- POWER TRAIN 511
- ENGINE 418
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 261
- STRUCTURE:BODY 218
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 209
5 recalls on record for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 20V543000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACT An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- NHTSA 16V842000 · 2017 · TRAILER HITCHES If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 16V147000 · 2016 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasin
- NHTSA 16V348000 · 2016 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch cannot secure the hood, the hood may unexpec
- NHTSA 16V628000 · 2016 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Hyundai Tucson units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 2,152 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (511 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Hyundai Tucson units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (511), engine (418), unknown or other (261), structure:body (218). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.