Is the 2016 HYUNDAI Tucson safe to drive?

The 2016 HYUNDAI Tucson has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 16V147000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

What Happened

Your vehicle may have a faulty trailer hitch harness that affects the turn signal lights. This harness is either part of the trailer hitch you purchased as an accessory or was included with it.

Risk if Unfixed

If this isn't fixed, it could lead to a crash because the trailer's turn signal lights won't work correctly, making it harder for other drivers to understand your intentions.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Don't worry, this fix is on the house. The dealership will update the tow hitch harness at no cost to you.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V147000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 16V147000

What This Recall Means

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?