How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA lists 235 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Tucson, which is 15% of the 1,619 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall related to the 2016 Tucson's electrical system?

Yes. Recall 16V628000 covers a Transmission Control Module software update, and recall 16V147000 covers a tow hitch harness update, both filed as Electrical System recalls.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to appear on the 2016 Tucson?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Tucson is 49,100 miles.

Do electrical complaints on the 2016 Tucson involve fires?

NHTSA records show 7 fires and 2 injuries among the complaints logged under this problem area for the 2016 Tucson.

How does the 2016 Tucson compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2016 Tucson's 15% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than most other model years listed, such as 2017 at 9% and 2018 at 10%, though later years like 2023 (23%) and 2025 (26%) show higher shares.

2016 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 235 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 15% of its 1,619 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,100 miles. Two recalls (16V628000 for the transmission control module and 16V147000 for a tow hitch harness) target electrical-related issues on this year.

Electrical System complaints: 235; 15% of 1,619
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 49,100 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Interior and instrument lighting flickers or dims and cannot be adjusted, sometimes paired with headlight leaks.
Fires and smoke reported coming from under the hood while driving, in several cases spreading to flames.
Air conditioning intermittently stops blowing cold air and blows warm air instead, sometimes requiring the system to be turned off and restarted.
Vehicle hesitates or momentarily gets stuck between 30 and 60 mph during acceleration before returning to normal operation.
Dashboard software updates installed incorrectly, leaving instrument cluster displays mismatched to the vehicle's actual configuration.

When 2016 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint May 18, 2016, latest Sep 22, 2026.

235 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q1 (27).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

NHTSA 16V628000Aug 30, 2016Electrical System41,000 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
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.
NHTSA 16V147000Mar 10, 2016Electrical System2,263 vehicles
Exterior lighting:tail lights
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."
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.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200540 (22%)
200624 (18%)
20079 (14%)
20085 (12%)
20092 (11%)
20108 (14%)
201113 (10%)
201219 (7%)
201322 (8%)
201417 (8%)
201522 (10%)
2016235 (15%)
201793 (9%)
201838 (10%)
201950 (13%)
202022 (12%)
202111 (14%)
202259 (15%)
202330 (23%)
202420 (21%)
202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?: NHTSA lists 235 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Tucson, which is 15% of the 1,619 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall related to the 2016 Tucson's electrical system?: Yes. Recall 16V628000 covers a Transmission Control Module software update, and recall 16V147000 covers a tow hitch harness update, both filed as Electrical System recalls.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to appear on the 2016 Tucson?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 Tucson is 49,100 miles.
Do electrical complaints on the 2016 Tucson involve fires?: NHTSA records show 7 fires and 2 injuries among the complaints logged under this problem area for the 2016 Tucson.
How does the 2016 Tucson compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2016 Tucson's 15% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than most other model years listed, such as 2017 at 9% and 2018 at 10%, though later years like 2023 (23%) and 2025 (26%) show higher shares.