Owner-reported complaints naming the airbag system, filed with NHTSA
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Airbags reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 12, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
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of 1,615 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
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Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
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What this page shows
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2016 Hyundai Tucson submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 15 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming airbag
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
AirbagsExterior lighting
Filed Dec 12, 2024
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 assembly and a faulty temperature door actuator. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The airbag safety light raises concerns about whether the airbags will deploy during an accident. The brake light error creates uncertainty about the reliability of the brake system. Additionally, the defective HVAC system is a significant safety hazard. The heater’s failure prevents the windshield from defogging, impairing visibility, particularly in cold or wet weather. This poses a serious risk while driving, especially in freezing temperatures. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, the HVAC system defect has been confirmed by a dealer, who provided images and recommended replacing the evaporator assembly and temperature door actuator. Independent mechanics have also observed the airbag and brake light errors but were unable to identify the underlying causes. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives, or others? The vehicle has been inspected by independent mechanics and one dealership but has not been evaluated by the manufacturer, police, or insurance representatives. Were there any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? The airbag safety light and brake light errors have been present since I acquired the vehicle. The HVAC system began failing intermittently shortly thereafter, with the issue worsening over time.These unresolved issues continue to jeopardize the safety and reliability of the vehicle
NHTSA ID
11630296
Incident
Dec 9, 2024
Mileage
108,398 mi
Airbags
Filed Apr 30, 2023
Air bag light is on. Hyundai dealer diagnosed problem as a faulty clock spring.
NHTSA ID
11519629
Incident
Feb 18, 2023
Airbags
Filed Apr 5, 2023
Airbag light on dealer says it needs replaced.
NHTSA ID
11515676
Incident
Mar 10, 2023
Airbags
Filed Aug 3, 2022
Air Bag light is staying on constantly. Took it to the dealer and said it is the Air bag control module. Not covered under extended warranty. Called Hyundai and they said not covered since vehicle is at 69,000 miles. Noticed Hyundai has recalls for air bag modules on other vehicles.
NHTSA ID
11477387
Incident
Aug 3, 2022
AirbagsElectricalSteering
Filed Oct 25, 2021
MAJOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED INCLUDING SPEEDOMOTER, TACHOMETER, DEACTIVATION OF AIRBAGS AND INABILITY TO INDICATE WHICH GEAR THE VEHICLE WAS IN. SITUATION WAS REMEDIED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF A SECONDARY VACUUM PUMP. WATER ENTRY INTO THE PUMP IS CAUSE OF ISSUE TO MAJOR ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS.
NHTSA ID
11438031
Incident
Oct 25, 2021
Airbags
Filed May 12, 2021
PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG IS FAULTY. DEALER STATED THAT THERE IS NO OBVIOUS REASON WHY IT WOULD BE DAMAGED. THERE WAS A SIMILAR RECALL ON THESE PASSENGER AIRBAGS FOR A PREVIOUS MODEL.
NHTSA ID
11416314
Incident
May 10, 2021
AirbagsBrakesElectrical
Filed Apr 29, 2021
MULTIPLE SENSORS AND LIGHTS ON THE DASH ARE ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE AIRBAGS, BRAKES, TRACTION CONTROL, HILL ASSIST, TIRE PRESSURE, ETC. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS IS RELATED TO A VACUUM PUMP ISSUE. OTHER HYUNDAIS ARE UNDER RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW UP AS COVERED. THIS IS AN EXTREME HAZARD AS THE CAR IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, AND IF THE SENSOR ARE NOT FUNCTIONING, PROPERLY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE AIRBAGS OR OTHER SAFETY SYSTEMS WILL FUNCTION AS INTENDED WITH THIS UNDERLYING PROBLEM. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE 1.6 TUCSONS, AS IT'S OBVIOUSLY AN ISSUE ACROSS THE MANUFACTURER AND MULTIPLE MODELS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, AND THESE SYSTEMS ENGAGE RANDOMLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FUNCTION POORLY. ADDITIONALLY THIS AFFECTS EMISSIONS.
NHTSA ID
11414393
Incident
Mar 10, 2021
Mileage
67,000 mi
AirbagsElectricalEngine
Filed Oct 30, 2020
FIRST THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WENT OUT AND I TRIED SEVERAL BULBS PUT IN BUT THEY DIDN'T WORK. NEXT THE DRIVERD DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN FROM THR OUTSIDE AFTER THR UNLOCK BUTTON WAS PUSHED. THEN THE AIRBAGS WENT OUT. LAST WEEK MY ENGINE WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING.
NHTSA ID
11372438
Incident
Oct 22, 2020
Mileage
86,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Sep 23, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF WHICH OF THE AIR BAGS WERE AFFECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RON CARTER HYUNDAI (18100 GULF FWY, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 76,000.
NHTSA ID
11360692
Incident
Aug 26, 2020
Mileage
76,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Feb 8, 2020
2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON ECO: VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND I NOTICED THE AIR BAG INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED. I REMOVED KEYS FROM IGNITION AND RE-STARTED WITH SAME RESULTS. NOT SURE IF IT'S A MODULE OR A DEFECTIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID
11307845
Incident
Feb 6, 2020
Mileage
42,200 mi
AirbagsPowertrain (other)
Filed Oct 25, 2019
PASSENGER AIR BAG COMES ON AT TIMES. TRANSMISSION SOME TIMES WILL NOT MOVE THE CAR.
NHTSA ID
11271012
Incident
Aug 13, 2019
Mileage
18,125 mi
Airbags
Filed Nov 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VEHICLE USED AT OFF LEASE HYUNDAI (7948 NARCOOSSEE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32822). WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (WESTSIDE HYUNDAI, 1672 CASSAT AVE, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32210) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED REGARDING THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS. AFTER FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG WAS FOR A 2015 HYUNDAI AND WAS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED DUE TO NOT BEING ORIGINAL PARTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.
NHTSA ID
11047493
Incident
Nov 8, 2017
Mileage
21,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 24, 2017
Crash reported2 injuries reported
DRIVER TRAVELING AT 30-40 MPH, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE BROADSIDE. ON CITY STREET. FRONT END OF VEHICLE SMASHED. CAR DECLARED TOTALED. AIR BAG DEPLOYED BUT ONLY 1-2 INCHES THEN DEFLATED. DRIVER STRUCK STEERING WHEEL AND SUFFERED FACIAL, AND BODY INJURIES INCLUDING CRACKED STERNUM. LEASER, AND INSURANCE COMPANIES NOT CONCERNED ABOUT AIR BAG. OFFERED ONLY MEDICAL ATTENTION. ATTORNEY NOT INTERESTED AS THIS BAG NOT ON RECALL LIST, YET. WARNING TO OTHERS OF POSSIBLE FAULTY AIR BAG.
NHTSA ID
11010256
Incident
Jul 12, 2017
Mileage
20,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jun 19, 2017
PASSENGER AIRBAG FAILURE TO INFLATE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH. DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG CONTROLLER MODULE ON RECOMMENDATION OF MFG.
NHTSA ID
11000087
Incident
Jun 12, 2017
Mileage
24,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Jun 12, 2017
SHORT PASSENGER TRYING TO USE AN AUTO SEAT CUSHION FOUND THAT AIRBAG PROTECTION WAS DISENGAGED (OFF)--IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. WHEN CUSHION WAS REMOVED, AIRBAG PROTECTION WAS ENGAGED (ON). PASSENGER SEAT SHOULD BE UP-DOWN ADJUSTABLE FOR PERSONS OF DIFFERENT HEIGHTS. OR SENSORS IMPROVED.
NHTSA ID
10994482
Incident
Jun 11, 2017
Mileage
4,674 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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