2016 Hyundai Tucson air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The airbag system, brake system, and HVAC system (air conditioning and heating) appear to have malfunctioned. A dealer confirmed that the HVAC system is defective, identifying a broken evaporator…”
filed Dec 12, 2024
“Air Bag light is staying on constantly. Took it to the dealer and said it is the Air bag control module. Not covered under extended warranty. Called Hyundai and they said not covered since vehicle is at 69,000 miles. Noticed Hyundai has recalls for air bag modules on other vehicles.”
filed Aug 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tucson | 4 | 1% |
| 2024 Tucson | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 Tucson | 4 | 3% |
| 2022 Tucson | 12 | 3% |
| 2021 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 Tucson | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Tucson | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 Tucson | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 Tucson | 10 | 1% |
| 2015 Tucson | 5 | 2% |
| 2014 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 Tucson | 11 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.