2016 Hyundai Tucson Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “side door” (42% of reports).
- 158latches/locks/linkages complaints
- 64,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side door: mentioned in 67 of 158 complaints (42%)
- Inside outside: mentioned in 57 of 158 complaints (36%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 44 of 158 complaints (28%)
- Failed open: mentioned in 27 of 158 complaints (17%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 58 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 158 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Hyundai Tucson latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tucson | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2021 Tucson | 1 | 1% | 4,844 |
| 2018 Tucson | 1 | 0% | 23,299 |
| 2017 Tucson | 15 | 1% | 85,500 |
| 2016 Tucson | 158 | 10% | 64,000 |
| 2015 Tucson | 3 | 1% | 71,700 |
| 2014 Tucson | 1 | 0% | 60,000 |
| 2013 Tucson | 2 | 1% | 64,500 |
| 2010 Tucson | 2 | 3% | 213,000 |
| 2008 Tucson | 2 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Tucson | 1 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2005 Tucson | 6 | 3% | 59,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
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…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passengerâs side door failed to unlatch as needed. The front passenger's side window failed to roll up or roll down. The driver's side rear door failed to unlatch or latch as needed…
The driver's side rear door cannot be opened from either inside or outside. In researching the problem, I found evidence that the issue is commonly reported with the Model 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which I own. Many other owners have reported that their vehicles have experienced the same issue…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Hyundai Tucsons have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson (10% 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 latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “side door”, in 67 of 158 complaints, followed by “inside outside” (57).
Other 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems
- Power Train problems (518)
- Engine problems (424)
- Structure problems (227)
- Electrical System problems (217)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (55)
See all 2016 Hyundai Tucson problems or latches/locks/linkages problems across all Tucson years.