The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V348000·Announced 2016-05-24

Hyundai Recalls 2016 Tucson Vehicles Due to Hood Latch Defect

Hyundai is recalling 81,000 model year 2016 Tucson vehicles because the secondary hood latch may fail to secure the hood, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that can cause the hood to open while driving, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured between May 19, 2015, and March 14, 2016. The recall affects 81,000 vehicles where the secondary hood latch may not adequately secure the hood if the primary latch has been released and the vehicle is driven.

If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch fails to hold, the hood may unexpectedly open while the vehicle is in motion. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary hood latch free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI TUCSON
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
81,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TUCSON

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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