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2016 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2020. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TUCSON.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
20V543000September 4, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModulePark outside
16V842000November 21, 2016Electrical System › Wiring
16V628000August 30, 2016Electrical System › Software
16V348000May 24, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch
16V147000March 10, 2016Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 20V543000Manufacturer no. 195

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 4, 2020
Owner notification
November 2, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
652,024 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TUCSON

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V543000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V842000Manufacturer no. 153

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
November 21, 2016
Owner notification
January 13, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,172 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
May 19, 2015 – September 23, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
TUCSON

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Trailer Hitches

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V842000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V628000Manufacturer no. 149

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
August 30, 2016
Owner notification
October 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
41,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
May 20, 2015 – May 31, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
TUCSON

Components: Electrical System › Software; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (Tcm/PCM/Tecm)

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V628000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V348000Manufacturer no. 145

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hood › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2016
Owner notification
July 11, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
81,000 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
May 19, 2015 – March 14, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
TUCSON

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V348000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V147000Manufacturer no. 142

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2016
Owner notification
May 2, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,263 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
May 26, 2015 – January 15, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
TUCSON

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V147000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 8, 2020.