2016 Hyundai Tucson safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
14
complaints reporting a crash
24
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2016 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (7 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles were involved in 48 fatal crashes with 18 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on… · Sep 4, 2020
- Crash riskAffected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring… · Nov 21, 2016
- Crash riskCertain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not… · Aug 30, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the… · May 24, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake… · Mar 10, 2016