2019 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tucson years
- Far more complaints than other years 5th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 384 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. That ranks 5th out of 22 Tucson model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (200 complaints, 52%), typically at around 41,580 miles. Complaints mention 15 crashes, 11 fires, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 384owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 15complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 200 | 52% | 41,580 | “oil consumption” (16%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 62 | 16% | 35,000 | “brakes hydraulic called” (35%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 53 | 14% | 11,400 | “anti lock brake” (17%) | — |
| Electrical System | 47 | 12% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 42 | 11% | 6,900 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 28 | 7% | 4,301 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 4% | 7,362 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 3% | 16,803 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 2% | 18,152 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 2% | 3,618 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 112,313 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | 8,400 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 1% | 49,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Rollover | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Hyundai Tucson recalls (1)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/modulePark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
Risk: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HECU fuse. For 2019-2021 model years, the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) software will also be updated. Recall repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures as a precaution until the recall repair is complete. The recall began November 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 195.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires (AQ23002) — opened Nov 17, 2023, still open.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving on the highway 65 mph in our 2019 Hyundai Tucson AWD, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe power loss, loud engine knocking, engine light flashing, and the car in limp mode. This caused a terrifying hazard. We exited to safety, the car was towed and is at a Hyundai dealership. It…
While driving at highway speeds, my 2019 Hyundai Tucson SE suddenly loses acceleration and drops into a 30 mph 'limp mode' while the engine overheats. This creates an immediate highway safety hazard with an imminent risk of a rear-end collision. The vehicle also suffers from excessive oil…
I have had 2 catalytic converters the original and a 2nd one. Now I need a 3rd due to excessive oil consumption. Corporate did a good will for a combustion cleaning and that did nothing. The dealership checked my oil and said there was excessive oil consumption and submitted for an engine…
The new 2019 Hyundai Tucson equipped with the Nu2.0L GDI engine, I purchased in 1/2020 as the original owner to this day has been diagnosed with a burnt exhaust valve due to heavy oil consumption that has been an uncorrected documented manufacturerâs defect within Hyundai motor corporation. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the vents, with the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the service center, where it was diagnosed with alternator failure. The contact was informed…
Other Hyundai Tucson years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 63 | 5 |
| 2025 Tucson | 289 | 6 |
| 2024 Tucson | 99 | 4 |
| 2023 Tucson | 135 | 2 |
| 2022 Tucson | 386 | 3 |
| 2021 Tucson | 80 | 1 |
| 2020 Tucson | 178 | 1 |
| 2019 | 384 | 1 |
| 2018 Tucson | 399 | 1 |
| 2017 Tucson | 1,092 | 3 |
| 2016 Tucson | 1,624 | 5 |
| 2015 Tucson | 229 | 1 |
| 2014 Tucson | 202 | 2 |
| 2013 Tucson | 266 | 3 |
| 2012 Tucson | 255 | 3 |
| 2011 Tucson | 124 | 5 |
| 2010 Tucson | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Tucson | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Tucson | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 Tucson | 65 | 5 |
| 2006 Tucson | 135 | 5 |
| 2005 Tucson | 185 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report engine, service brakes, hydraulic, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 200 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Hyundai Tucson a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.