2019 Hyundai Tucson

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2019 Hyundai Tucson
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2019: 374 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2005	185
2006	135
2007	65
2008	43
2009	18
2010	57
2011	124
2012	255
2013	266
2014	201
2015	226
2016	1616
2017	1083
2018	391
2019	374
2020	175
2021	78
2022	376
2023	131
2024	92
2025	276
2026	57

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE 51%

51% of complaints: engine — 192 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I was driving on the highway. The engine began making a ticking noise that momentarily went away and then quickly got louder. I saw white smoke out of the back, pulled over, and then saw black smoke from the front.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240106

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1.3 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON IT STARTED TO SMOKE. 5 MINUTES LATER IT WAS ON FIRE!! IT HAD LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT AND I'VE YET TO FIND OUT WHAT EXACTLY CAUSED THE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191003

Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I have noticed that the engine oil level in my vehicle drops significantly between regular oil changes.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260717

SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 118 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260828

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH and slowing the vehicle, she observed that the vehicle in front was braking.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240105

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260820

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH FIRE

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DRIVING HWY SPEEDS 65MPH, CAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND ALMOST KILLED BY TRUCK WHILE CHANGING LANES. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR THEN DIED, LOCKED, AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WITH PHYSICAL KEY, KEY FOB NOR BLUELINK REMOTE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191023

POWER TRAIN 11%

11% of complaints: power train — 41 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 374

R 20201102 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 20V543000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

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