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On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles.  The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.","consequence":"An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.","remedy":"Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse.  For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated.  Recall repairs will be performed free of charge.  Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete.  The recall began November 2, 2020.  Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"195","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"16V842000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2016-11-21","owner_notified":"2017-01-13","units":6172,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"153","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V628000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2016-08-30","owner_notified":"2016-10-11","units":41000,"summary":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"149","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V348000","component":"LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2016-05-24","owner_notified":"2016-07-11","units":81000,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"145","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"16V147000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","mfr":"Hyundai Motor America","reported":"2016-03-10","owner_notified":"2016-05-02","units":2263,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"142","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":true,"do_not_drive":false,"score":53,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":1616,"crash":14,"fire":24,"injured":7,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",517],["Engine",422],["Unspecified",261],["Structure",227],["Electrical System",214],["Latches/Locks/Linkages",157]],"by_year":{"2015":1,"2016":260,"2017":115,"2018":73,"2019":112,"2020":142,"2021":318,"2022":171,"2023":176,"2024":121,"2025":76,"2026":51},"excerpts":[["2021-06-09","Electrical System","Left turn signal glitches and indicates right turn signal instead of left, like prompted. Driver window does not roll down or up. completely locked and does not respond to the switch"],["2021-06-09","Latches/Locks/Linkages","Passenger side door will not open even though it is unlocked. Steering wheel shaft is going out and rattles when driving. not safe and could cause an accident or death"],["2021-06-09","Engine","Oil consume really fast, or Oil burn really quick (it supposed to works 5000 miles after oil change, but its burn about 1500-2000 miles). Because of that problem engine get heat really quick and their is maximum possibility for fire (due to heat), fire may cause lack of engine oil. Power (pick up) of car is really low,\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22003","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2022-09-12","closed":"2023-12-12","campaign":"","subject":"Loss of Motive Power","summary":"The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are "}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.162,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"Standard","variant":null}],"popularity":13,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":50,"ncap":5,"complaints":1616},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}