The rear driver side door will not open from the inside or outside of the car. The lock does click back and forth but the door remains stuck. This is a major safety issue for anyone traveling in the backseat of the car as they would be trapped in the car and unable to exit from that side of the vehicle.
2016 Hyundai Tucson body problems
moderate 192 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
192
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
1crash
1fire
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 192 body complaints filed for the 2016 Hyundai Tucson, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 14 model years of Hyundai Tucson we track for body problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 192.
Owners have filed 192 body complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
The rear passenger door will not open from either inside or out. There is no damage to door or vehicle, this started randomly over an year and finally won't open. I took it to the dealer and they said its out of warranty by 1,000 miles and it will cost over $500 to be fixed. They recommend cutting the door handle off to gain access. I believe this is a safety issue and should be look into, there…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2016 Hyundai Tucson?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 192 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Across the 96 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most body failures cluster between 44,000 and 69,000 miles, with the median around 59,300. A quarter of owners report trouble before 44,000; a quarter make it past 69,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Hyundai/Tucson.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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