Safety Score
54
Average
Recalls
4
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
—
Recalls (4)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-21 | 16V842000 |
TRAILER HITCHES | 6,172 | — | Details |
| 2016-08-30 | 16V628000 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 41,000 | — | Details |
| 2016-05-24 | 16V348000 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 81,000 | — | Details |
| 2016-03-10 | 16V147000 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 2,263 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Driver side door lock actuator failure yesterday. 4/10/26 Purchased this car 8/15/25 was not told there was a proble… |
| 2026-03-24 | SEAT BELTS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while attempting to buckle the driver's side seat belt,… |
| 2026-03-22 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | All dash warning lights are on and dash lights have a intermittent bright light surge. Hard to shut off engine and have… |
| 2026-03-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Hyundai Tucson Sport 2016 GDI engine. I am the original owner of this truck I have taken care of this truck so much it … |
| 2026-03-15 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | I had ANOTHER door latch lock assembly fail on my 2016 Hyundai Tucson. There was a TSB for this issue that the dealers… |
| 2026-03-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | No check engine lights came on! The entire car caught fire and was engulfed in flames!!! Driver could have been killed! |
| 2026-02-28 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The transmission began slipping and hesitating within days of purchase. The vehicle intermittently fails to accelerate … |
| 2026-02-21 | ENGINE | No | 0 | "On [XXX], my 2016 Hyundai Tucson (VIN [XXX] ) experienced severe engine power loss and mechanical noise under load whi… |
| 2026-02-10 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | My car had a KSDS knock sensor detection system campaign 966 installed in 2022 specifically to active if having rod bea… |
| 2026-01-30 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Three window regulators have failed, leaving the windows completely useless. The first occurring in heavy rain and maki… |
| 2026-01-20 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the… |
| 2026-01-08 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The car has been diagnosed with internal engine failure by both an independent service center and a dealership service … |
| 2026-01-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | On my husband's way home from work he explained to me that the car had a "hiccup" and then an engine light blinked on, … |
| 2026-01-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine, specifically cylinder # 3, has had a catastrophic failure at 114,000 miles. Engine repair shops and engine… |
| 2026-01-02 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | Window regulator and motor have failed due to plastic gears stripping out. I have replaced my two front windows in 202… |
| 2025-12-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Numerous issues with this vehicle. Now, when having oil change, told by the hyundai service center that it is using ex… |
| 2025-12-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Excessive oil consumption caused engine failure on December 17, 2025. My truck stopped and I was stranded on Highway I5… |
| 2025-12-15 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Yes | 0 | Drove into a parking space, with the foot pressing on the brake pedal, the car suddenly and without warning rapidly acc… |
| 2025-12-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing regarding the diagnosis provided for my vehicle [XXX] . I was informed today that the engine failure is be… |
| 2025-12-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle is showing KSDS-related engine warning behavior and the Hyundai dealership performed a diagnostic scan. The ser… |
| 2025-12-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My motor has a knocking/tapping noise that is obnoxiously loud. My oil level is always changed on time every 3k miles. … |
| 2025-11-28 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car died/lost power while driving in traffic 11/28/25. Good Samaritan was kind enough to push me off the road out of … |
| 2025-11-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving under normal conditions, my engine experienced a sudden and catastrophic failure. The check-engine light … |
| 2025-11-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Vehicle: 2016 Hyundai Tucson Issue Category: Engine / Powertrain / Vehicle Safety Complaint: I am reporting a serious… |
| 2025-11-05 | ENGINE | No | 0 | car often does not accelerate when hitting the gas. Was turning onto highway from a stop car did not accelerate causing… |
| 2025-11-02 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Oil consumption is uneven, unpredictable, and has been a problem for at least 30,000 miles and since 2020. The car has … |
| 2025-10-26 | ENGINE | No | 1 | As I was driving I was stopped & told my car was on fire. I immediately stopped & hopped out & less than 30 seconds lat… |
| 2025-10-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine ran out of oil with no indication on instrument panel that it was happening. Engine now knocks and needs replaci… |
| 2025-10-13 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Part(s) Affected: Engine / Engine Control / Stall / Loss of Power Summary: My 2016 Hyundai Tucson (VIN: [XXX] ) has an … |
| 2025-10-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost mo… |
| 2025-10-01 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Three power window regulators have failed on my 2016 Hyundai Tucson within a six-month period. The front driver and fro… |
| 2025-09-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Dear NHTSA, I am submitting this complaint to report a recurring issue with oil consumption in my Hyundai vehicle, whi… |
| 2025-09-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inad… |
| 2025-09-18 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | Front passenger door will not open using the key fob. It has to be opened from the inside door handle. If there was a… |
| 2025-09-11 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | For about a year I have had issues with my car not accelerating in stop and go traffic. I push the gas pedal and it mov… |
| 2025-09-10 | STEERING | No | 0 | I leased a 2016 hyundai tucson from Metcalf Auto Plaza [XXX]. Every week since then i have had to return the car for … |
| 2025-09-01 | STRUCTURE:BODY | No | 0 | The back passenger door will not open from inside or outside. The front passenger door will not open from outside or in… |
| 2025-08-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | While driving on the highway at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly lost power and shut off without warning. There were … |
| 2025-08-27 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | The rear doors stopped opening. Could be a failed lock actuator or the lock is sticking. This is a safety hazard, espec… |
| 2025-08-07 | POWER TRAIN | No | 0 | The car will fail to accelerate when turning at a stop and starting at times. It’s very dangerous b/c you can be at a c… |
| 2025-08-06 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My 2016 Hyundai Tucson experienced engine failure consistent with known Hyundai engine defects. After reporting multipl… |
| 2025-07-19 | SERVICE BRAKES | No | 0 | Brakes locks and the vehicle do not move. Vehicle was parked. Recently I noticed that the vehicle was breaking by its… |
| 2025-07-16 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The reason of this complain is due to excessive oil consumption which now damaged my catalytic converter against Hyunda… |
| 2025-07-10 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Brought vehicle in on 07/10/25 to dealership with very low oil, it was determined vehicle was burning oil and combustio… |
| 2025-07-09 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | i bought the car used, i took it in for diagnostics on my transmission. they claimed i needed a new one, not claiming i… |
| 2025-07-07 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | Door latch - after a few attempts of trying to open my rear passenger door. The handle does not seem to function proper… |
| 2025-07-07 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | While driving I noticed my ABS, Traction Control, AEB, and a couple of other lights came on. Upon restarting my car it … |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have diligently maintained the vehicle with all scheduled services performed at the Rick Case Hyundai dealership. My … |
| 2025-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine has rod knock and low power due to rod bearing failure. There was never an illuminated oil light or message of a… |
| 2025-07-01 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No | 0 | -Power window failures of all 4 windows. -Windows will not open and close which creates a safety issue in case of an ac… |