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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8J33A28GU139692 · Checked Aug 27, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 61

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KM8J33A28GU•••••• 2016 Hyundai TUCSON

This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2016 Hyundai TUCSON build (61 vs 19).

61on this build
1576on the model
82builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Power Train 19 Electrical System 12 Structure 10 Engine 10

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Unknown Or Other crash Feb 2022
Car started eating oil after 110K miles. Seems as if 2 quarts low in 3,000 miles between oil changes. Started carrying extra oil and checking level during and after long trips. At 140,000 miles the turbo charger failed and engine failed in the middle of pulling out of a parking…
Power Train fire Feb 2016
The contact owns a 2016 hyundai tucson. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle decelerated and the transmission overheat warning light illuminated. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle through the rearview mirror. The contact coasted to the side of the road,…
Engine Jul 2025
Engine has rod knock and low power due to rod bearing failure. There was never an illuminated oil light or message of any sort prior to failure. This vehicle has had oil changes regularly and never been an issue till now. With Hyundai not having a recall on this engine, and…
Structure Jul 2024
Have had to replace the regulator in all four windows. Seems to be a pretty common problem online. Reporting this so hopefully enough people say something that Hyundai has a recall and reimburses us for the repairs. Thanks
Electrical System May 2024
Three of the four windows will not roll up and down
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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 KM8J33A28GU139692 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.