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2014 Hyundai Tucson vs 2016 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2014 Hyundai Tucson2016 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints2011,617
Recall campaigns25
Service bulletins (TSBs)168167
Investigations21
Crash reports414
Fire reports324
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2523–27
Median reported incident mileage78,605 mi32,874 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine110423
Power Train11516
Electrical System15215
Structure2227
Latches/locks/linkages1157
Vehicle Speed Control3111
Fuel/propulsion System655
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4115

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling23143
Check engine light1780
Clunking / rattling1446
Loss of power1162
Oil consumption878
Vibration / shaking777
Hesitation / surging0181
Overheating027

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.