2019 Hyundai Tucson Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 11,400 miles. The words owners use most often: “anti lock brake” (17% of reports).
- 53service brakes complaints
- 11,400median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Anti lock brake: mentioned in 9 of 53 complaints (17%)
- Engine compartment fire: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 17 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Tucson service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 14 | 22% | 4,000 |
| 2025 Tucson | 38 | 13% | 4,500 |
| 2024 Tucson | 16 | 16% | — |
| 2023 Tucson | 16 | 12% | — |
| 2022 Tucson | 32 | 8% | 38,150 |
| 2021 Tucson | 9 | 11% | 4,800 |
| 2020 Tucson | 26 | 15% | 4,300 |
| 2019 Tucson | 53 | 14% | 11,400 |
| 2018 Tucson | 21 | 5% | 18,250 |
| 2017 Tucson | 29 | 3% | 38,000 |
| 2016 Tucson | 35 | 2% | 62,000 |
| 2015 Tucson | 14 | 6% | 83,500 |
| 2014 Tucson | 15 | 7% | 10,500 |
| 2013 Tucson | 10 | 4% | 65,858 |
| 2012 Tucson | 9 | 4% | 3,100 |
| 2011 Tucson | 12 | 10% | 48,110 |
| 2010 Tucson | 8 | 14% | 52,000 |
| 2008 Tucson | 4 | 9% | 54,952 |
| 2007 Tucson | 7 | 11% | 109,500 |
| 2006 Tucson | 8 | 6% | 71,998 |
| 2005 Tucson | 3 | 2% | 206,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ABS light on dash is illuminated due to no known cause. Mechanic explained that the ABS system will not work when the light is illuminated which, I believe, contributed to a "fender bender" my vehicle was involved in due to the ABS system failure.
When the vehicle in front of me stopped quickly, I braked quickly but did not hit the car. At that time, all the lights on my dashboard went off and were still on when I took the car to dealer for a diagnosis.
on [XXX], we received the Tucson back from dealer from a complete engine replacement due to recall. On [XXX], our college son was returning to school from visiting a friend. He said he thought the car sounded a little different. There were no engine light warnings, so he didn't think much of it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Hyundai Tucsons have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson (14% of the 384 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 11,400 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
The most frequent phrase is “anti lock brake”, in 9 of 53 complaints, followed by “engine compartment fire” (5).
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