2016 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger door” (14% of reports).
- 217electrical system complaints
- 53,900median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger door: mentioned in 31 of 217 complaints (14%)
- Open inside: mentioned in 25 of 217 complaints (12%)
- Power train electrical: mentioned in 14 of 217 complaints (6%)
- Side window: mentioned in 12 of 217 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson at $1,050, and half of them between $570 and $1,650.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2021–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 217 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 8 | 13% | 2,664 |
| 2025 Tucson | 65 | 22% | 4,500 |
| 2024 Tucson | 20 | 20% | 43,206 |
| 2023 Tucson | 26 | 19% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Tucson | 54 | 14% | 25,800 |
| 2021 Tucson | 12 | 15% | 8,500 |
| 2020 Tucson | 19 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2019 Tucson | 47 | 12% | 12,000 |
| 2018 Tucson | 29 | 7% | 38,900 |
| 2017 Tucson | 84 | 8% | 29,575 |
| 2016 Tucson | 217 | 13% | 53,900 |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% | 35,000 |
| 2014 Tucson | 15 | 7% | 24,679 |
| 2013 Tucson | 22 | 8% | 37,125 |
| 2012 Tucson | 17 | 7% | 37,500 |
| 2011 Tucson | 12 | 10% | 62,787 |
| 2010 Tucson | 6 | 10% | 60,000 |
| 2009 Tucson | 2 | 11% | 1,500 |
| 2008 Tucson | 5 | 12% | 18,199 |
| 2007 Tucson | 4 | 6% | 72,179 |
| 2006 Tucson | 16 | 12% | 75,826 |
| 2005 Tucson | 30 | 16% | 61,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Trailer hitches; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system:software; power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was pressed and released repeatedly at 1,200 RPM. The transmission warning light illuminated. Additionally, the rear driver's and rear passenger's…
Caliber / Breaks sticking after changing them, Car stopped in the middle of traffic after they locked up. Changed them again Brought to Hyundai dealership I was told Caliber needed changing . It was changed Caliber caught fire while driving Now Hyundai says the ABS system has to be replaced
The vehicle unexpectedly entered 'Limp Mode' due to engine tracking code P1326. The vehicle severely restricts engine power and RPMs while driving on public roads, preventing normal acceleration. This creates a severe safety hazard as the vehicle cannot safely merge into oncoming traffic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Hyundai Tucsons have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (13% of the 1,624 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,050 (half paid between $570 and $1,650), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger door”, in 31 of 217 complaints, followed by “open inside” (25).
Other 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems
See all 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems or electrical system problems across all Tucson years.