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2016 Hyundai Tucson electrical system problems

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson has 221 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

221

Electrical System complaints

10%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Tucson electrical system complaints by model year221 complaints2005: 46 complaints2006: 24 complaints2007: 8 complaints2008: 10 complaints2009: 3 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 23 complaints2012: 19 complaints2013: 23 complaints2014: 17 complaints2015: 24 complaints2016: 221 complaints2017: 86 complaints2018: 28 complaints2019: 49 complaints2020: 19 complaints2021: 11 complaints2022: 50 complaints2023: 23 complaints2024: 17 complaints2025: 55 complaints2026: 5 complaints
Tucson electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

16V628000Electrical SystemAugust 30, 2016 · 41,000 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

What owners report

“While back out of my driveway in my 2016 hyundai tucson, it suddenly accelerated on its own out of control rendering me helpless and just along for the ride. Finally stopped while in reverse the car went across the street crashing violently into my neighbors boat and engine was still reving until I…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 4, 2022 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA has 221 complaints about the 2016 Hyundai Tucson electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 16V628000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.