2016 Hyundai Tucson Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, about 1% of its 1,619 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 33,100 miles, and there is one linked crash with two injuries. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 1% of 1,619
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 33,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbag warning light illuminates on the dash with no clear trigger, sometimes prompting dealers to replace the airbag control module.
- Passenger-side airbag disables or shows as "off" depending on seat cushion placement or occupant weight, raising concern about sensor calibration.
- Front airbag deploys only partially in a crash, inflating briefly then deflating before full driver contact, in one case linked to a broadside collision and injuries.
- Airbag-related warning lights appear alongside other electrical faults such as speedometer, tachometer, and gear-indicator malfunctions, with some owners tracing the issue to water intrusion in a secondary vacuum pump.
- Dealers replace the airbag control module for illuminated warning lights, sometimes declining coverage once mileage passes a certain point, even though owners note similar recalls exist on other Hyundai models.
When 2016 Hyundai Tucson airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 12, 2017, latest Dec 12, 2024.
Airbags recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?
- NHTSA records 15 airbag complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which is about 1% of the 1,619 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbags on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
- No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for airbags on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, though several owners mention recalls on other Hyundai model years for similar airbag module issues.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2016 Tucson?
- The median mileage at failure among reported airbag complaints is 33,100 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to airbag complaints?
- Yes. NHTSA data links one crash and two injuries to airbag complaints on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, including a case where the airbag deployed only partially before deflating.
- What airbag symptoms do 2016 Tucson owners report most?
- Owners most often report an illuminated airbag warning light tied to a faulty control module, along with a passenger airbag that appears to disable itself depending on seat cushion or occupant detection.