• September 4, 2020BrakesPark outside

  ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire

  NHTSA campaign 20V-543 · 652,024 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

  The risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

  The remedy: 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 the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.

• November 21, 2016Electrical system

  Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated

  NHTSA campaign 16V-842 · 6,172 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: 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. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  The risk: If the trailer brake lights stay illuminated while being used, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• August 30, 2016Electrical system

  Inability to Accelerate from a Stop

  NHTSA campaign 16V-628 · 41,000 vehicles potentially affected · Electrical system

  The defect: 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 conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.

  The risk: Inability to move the vehicle while in traffic may increase the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

• May 24, 2016Latches and locks

  Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage

  NHTSA campaign 16V-348 · 81,000 vehicles potentially affected · Latches/locks/linkages

  The defect: 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 driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

  The risk: 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.

  The remedy: 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.

• March 10, 2016Lighting

  Trailer Turn Signals may not Work

  NHTSA campaign 16V-147 · 2,263 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: 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 accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  The risk: Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: 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.

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson: 20V-543 (ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire); 16V-842 (Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated); 16V-628 (Inability to Accelerate from a Stop); 16V-348 (Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage); and 1 more.

How do I know if my 2016 Hyundai Tucson has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Is it safe to drive the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

Campaign 20V-543 carries a “park outside” advisory. If your VIN is included in that campaign, follow the advisory until the repair is done.