2016 Hyundai Tucson latches/locks/linkages problems
157 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger’s 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…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“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…”
filed Nov 14, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is…Campaign 16V348000 · May 24, 2016
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tucson | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Tucson | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Tucson | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Tucson | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Tucson | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Tucson | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 Tucson | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Tucson | 6 | 3% |
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.