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2016 Hyundai Tucson Air bags Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
1%of 1,626 total for the year
Median mileage
33,100miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the air bags of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, 1% of the 1,626 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“First the back brake light on the driver's side went out and I tried several bulbs put in but they didn't work. Next the driverd door would not open from thr outside after thr unlock button was pushed. Then the airbags went out. Last week my engine went out while I was driving.”

NHTSA complaint #11372438, filed 2020-10, 86,000 miles

“Multiple sensors and lights on the dash are illuminated, including the airbags, brakes, traction control, hill assist, tire pressure, etc. I've been told that this is related to a vacuum pump issue. Other hyundais are under recall for this same issue, but my VIN does not show up as covered. This is an extreme hazard as the car is not functioning properly, and if the sensor are not functioning, properly, there is no guarantee that the airbags or other safety systems will function as intended with this underlying problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11414393, filed 2021-04, 67,000 miles

“Short passenger trying to use an auto seat cushion found that airbag protection was disengaged (off)--in motion or stationary. When cushion was removed, airbag protection was engaged (on). Passenger seat should be up-down adjustable for persons of different heights. Or sensors improved.”

NHTSA complaint #10994482, filed 2017-06, 4,674 miles

“Driver traveling at 30-40 MPH, struck another vehicle broadside. On city street. Front end of vehicle smashed. Car declared totaled. Air bag deployed but only 1-2 inches then deflated. Driver struck steering wheel and suffered facial, and body injuries including cracked sternum. Leaser, and insurance companies not concerned about air bag. Offered only medical attention. Attorney not interested as this bag not on recall list, yet. Warning to others of possible faulty air bag.”

NHTSA complaint #11010256, filed 2017-07, 20,000 miles

“Major electrical components associated with the vehicle malfunctioned including speedomoter, tachometer, deactivation of airbags and inability to indicate which gear the vehicle was in. Situation was remedied with the replacement of a secondary vacuum pump. Water entry into the pump is cause of issue to major electronic components.”

NHTSA complaint #11438031, filed 2021-10

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
202552%
202444%
202343%
2022123%
202123%
202074%
201931%
201851%
2017101%
2016151%
201552%
201421%
2013114%
201262%
201111%
201058%
2009633%
200849%
20071320%
20063727%
20053117%

Other parts of the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Transmission and drivetrain
518 complaints
Engine
424 complaints
Other or unknown
264 complaints
Body and structure
227 complaints
Electrical system
217 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
158 complaints
Vehicle speed control
112 complaints
Fuel system
56 complaints
Brakes
50 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaints
Exterior lighting
29 complaints
Steering
22 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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