Hyundai Tucson 2016: Trailer Turn Signal Failure Risk
Hyundai recalls 2016 Tucson models with trailer hitch harnesses that may fail to flash trailer turn signals, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Hyundai for free update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Failure to illuminate the trailer's turn signal lights would prevent the communication of the driver's intent, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling certain 2016 Tucson vehicles with a trailer hitch harness that may cause trailer turn signals to stop flashing or stay on when the driver activates their turn signal. This could lead to crashes because the trailer's turn signals won't communicate the driver's intent properly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227066-hyundai-tucson-2016-trailer-turn-signal-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227066-hyundai-tucson-2016-trailer-turn-signal-failure-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V147000
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“Hyundai Tucson 2016: Trailer Turn Signal Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227066-hyundai-tucson-2016-trailer-turn-signal-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V147000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V147000).
Why it’s dangerous
When the vehicle's engine is running and brake lights are on, activating the turn signal causes the trailer's turn signals to either turn off or stay on continuously instead of flashing. This fails to properly communicate the driver's intent to other drivers, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles with a trailer hitch harness installed between May 26, 2015 and January 15, 2016 are affected. Those using the vehicle with a trailer are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Tucson was manufactured between May 26, 2015 and January 15, 2016 and has a trailer hitch harness (either included with the trailer or sold as a service part).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai
Call 1-855-371-9640 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free update of the tow hitch harness.
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the tow hitch harness, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 142.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V147000 (October 3, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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