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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8J33A21GU••••••2016 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 3.0× more complaints than the average 2016 Hyundai TUCSON build (57 vs 19).
57on this build
1576on the model
82builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedPower Train 18Engine 13Structure 11Latches/locks/linkages 9
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherfireOct 2020
Having turned onto the subdivision street towards our house, my husband noticed a chemical smell. He rolled down the car window and the smell was more intense, so he assumed it was coming from the outside .after about 1/4 mile drive, he attempted to turn right onto the street…
EngineJun 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle failed to restart immediately. The vehicle was started after a while; however, the check engine warning light was…
Electrical SystemJan 2025
The front passenger window regulator failed in Jan 2025. Before the complete fail, the power window was becoming sluggish when lowered/raised. I just paid $1,000 to have the dealer repair. I have seen dozens of online items regarding the identical issue. I consider it a safety…
Power TrainNov 2024
When accelerating, like taking off from a red light or through a turn, my car begins to shake like it’s unable to change gears correctly, and sometimes leads to the car stalling in the middle of the street and intersection putting my in danger of being hit from other drivers.…
StructureJul 2023
Front passenger side window would not go up on 7/05/23. I went to dealership to get an oil change and while service advisor was pulling car out he put passenger side window down and it would not roll up. I had this window down 2 hours prior and had no issues with it going up.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8J33A21GU028479 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.