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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KM8J33A43GU198425 · Checked Oct 9, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 19

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KM8J33A43GU•••••• 2016 Hyundai TUCSON

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1582on the model
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Most reported Electrical System 6 Engine 5 Structure 4 Latches/locks/linkages 3

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Unknown Or Other May 2025
The window regulator for 3 of the 4 windows have failed, the first at approx. 80,000 miles, the second two at 113,000 miles. The windows were not being operated when the component failed and just randomly opened while driving and could not be closed via the switch. This caused…
Latches/locks/linkages Aug 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the rear doors on the driver’s and passenger’s sides were not opening as needed after several attempts of locking and unlocking the doors. The vehicle was not towed to a…
Engine Jul 2023
Entering on the 65 mph interstate. Tucson would not accelerate past 60 mph. When it reached 60 mph it rapidly lost power and speed. Air conditioner was on also. When accelerating while at a stop light or making a turn vehicle hesitates to accelerate. All occurrences of this…
Electrical System Nov 2021
While I was driving on the highway my check engine light started blinking. I immediately pulled off on the next exit 1/4 mile from when the light started blinking. After stopping completely off the exit the engine stalled and both the oil light and battery light popped on. I was…
Structure Nov 2020
The motor in the doors blow (according to the information I received from hyundai a couple years ago.) when this happens, the passengers are locked in the car without any way of being able to get out. The door will not open from the inside or the outside of the car. These parts…
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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 KM8J33A43GU198425 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.