2016 Hyundai Tucson exterior lighting problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This problem was observed about 1 month ago: While driving and headlights set on AUTO, during the day, and the light switch NOT on, the dashboard would indicate the lights were ON, for just a second or two, and would go off. At night with the headlights set on AUTO and the headlights ON, while…”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The airbag system, brake system, and HVAC system (air conditioning and heating) appear to have malfunctioned. A dealer confirmed that the HVAC system is defective, identifying a broken evaporator…”
filed Dec 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are…Campaign 16V147000 · Mar 10, 2016
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Tucson | 17 | 6% |
| 2024 Tucson | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Tucson | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 Tucson | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 Tucson | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Tucson | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 Tucson | 12 | 3% |
| 2017 Tucson | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Tucson | 2 | 1% |
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.