How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 385 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Tucson, which is 24% of all 1,619 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson hood latch?

Yes. Recall 16V348000 covers 2016 Tucson vehicles built from May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016 for a secondary hood latch defect, and Hyundai replaced the latch free of charge.

At what mileage do 2016 Tucson body problems usually show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.

Does the trailer hitch wiring recall affect the 2016 Tucson?

Yes. Recall 16V842000 covers 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles built May 19, 2015 to November 14, 2016 for accessory trailer hitch wiring harness replacement, done free of charge by dealers.

Are body problems worse on the 2016 Tucson than other years?

Yes. The 2016 model year's 24% share of complaints tied to Structure & Body is much higher than any other Tucson model year, which range from 2% to 9%.

2016 Hyundai Tucson Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body complaints account for 385 of 1,619 total complaints (24%) on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, far higher than any other model year. Two related recalls cover hood latches and trailer hitch wiring, and the median mileage at failure is 60,000.

Structure & Body complaints: 385; 24% of 1,619
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Hood latches fail to hold the hood shut, allowing it to fly open and strike the windshield while driving at highway speed.
Door locks and actuators fail on rear and sometimes front doors, leaving them unable to open from inside or outside the vehicle.
Trunk pops open unexpectedly without warning while the vehicle is parked or moving.
A rattling or knocking noise comes from the dash area, later traced to loose or missing front post welds.
Sunroof glass shatters and falls into the cabin while driving at highway speed.
In cold weather, the rear hatch or hood fails to latch shut until temperatures rise above freezing.

When 2016 Hyundai Tucson body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 20, 2016, latest Aug 3, 2026.

385 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q2 (80).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

NHTSA 16V842000Nov 21, 2016Structure & Body6,172 vehicles
Trailer hitches
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."
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.
NHTSA 16V348000May 24, 2016Structure & Body81,000 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
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.
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.

Structure & Body complaints by Tucson model year

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

200525 (14%)
200614 (10%)
200710 (15%)
20085 (12%)
20092 (11%)
20104 (7%)
20116 (5%)
201210 (4%)
20139 (3%)
20144 (2%)
201511 (5%)
2016385 (24%)
201761 (6%)
201811 (3%)
201910 (3%)
20206 (3%)
20213 (4%)
20229 (2%)
20234 (3%)
20249 (9%)
20258 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?: NHTSA lists 385 Structure & Body complaints for the 2016 Tucson, which is 24% of all 1,619 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson hood latch?: Yes. Recall 16V348000 covers 2016 Tucson vehicles built from May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016 for a secondary hood latch defect, and Hyundai replaced the latch free of charge.
At what mileage do 2016 Tucson body problems usually show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.
Does the trailer hitch wiring recall affect the 2016 Tucson?: Yes. Recall 16V842000 covers 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles built May 19, 2015 to November 14, 2016 for accessory trailer hitch wiring harness replacement, done free of charge by dealers.
Are body problems worse on the 2016 Tucson than other years?: Yes. The 2016 model year's 24% share of complaints tied to Structure & Body is much higher than any other Tucson model year, which range from 2% to 9%.