Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,626 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V543000 ABS Unit may cause Engine Compartment Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V842000 Trailer Brakes May Stay Illuminated NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V628000 Inability to Accelerate from a Stop NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V348000 Secondary Hood Latch may Disengage NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V147000 Trailer Turn Signals may not Work NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 518 complaints
- Engine 424 complaints
- Unknown or Other 264 complaints
- Structure 227 complaints
- Electrical System 217 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 158 complaints
Of the 1,626 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 26 a fire; across all 1,626 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has a below-average reliability rating due to significant owner complaints and recalls. The most common issues involve powertrain and engine components, and the vehicle has experienced multiple recalls, including potential engine compartment fires and transmission problems. While comprehensive data is available, the frequency of issues may lead to higher unexpected repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,500 | very common |
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment every 10,000 miles
- Air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rough shifting or delayed acceleration
- Illuminated warning lights on dashboard
- Unusual brake noise or feel
- Inconsistent operation of lights
- Sudden loss of engine power
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.