2019 Hyundai Tucson: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 380 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (42% of complaints); the 2020 and 2021 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · 4 new complaints in the last 90 days · latest recall Sep 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 380 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. A Forward Collision Avoidance message was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The failure mileage was approximately 135,700.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Sep 2026
“OnXXX my car experienced sudden knocking in the engine. I pulled over to the service station on the [XXX] and had my car towed to Empire Hyundai in [XXX]. I had just changed oil on XXXand upon inspection oil level was fine. Problem is the theta 2 engine and though the car is under extended warranty Hyundai is requesting maintenance records before repairing this. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”Owner report · Engine · Aug 2026
“The 2019 Tucson has 60,413 miles. My daughter drives it very low mileage - a couple of miles a day back and forth to school. Friday she was driving and the car lost engine power and it stopped driving. No warning lights. There was a cloud of smoke and it smelled like burning plastic. She was on a busy road but pulled over and quickly exited the vehicle. I had it towed and the mechanic says the engine oil was empty and the engine has seized. We do regularly scheduled oil changes. No lights or warnings and the car just stopped in traffic.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2026
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“Oil consumption is at an all time high. At last oil change I had Milage 71847 on 3/8/26. I checked my oil on 4/26/26 with 73182 miles, oil was at the add mark on the dipstick which means 2 quarts was gone from my engine at about 1500 miles put on my car since the oil change. Upon reading up on this issue, it is a wide spread issue with several Hyundai models. I bought it used at a car dealship when it was only a year old, so the warranty is only for the original owner. I still owe $3400.00 on this car and I am afraid the engine will go before it is paid off.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
“2019 Hyundai Tucson experienced catastrophic engine failure, including internal damage. Vehicle previously had Hyundai Campaign 966 (engine monitoring logic) completed. Despite this, engine failed without sufficient warning. Concern that prior campaign did not prevent engine failure”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to close the drive side door, and he heard a raddling noise coming from the front of the vehicle and his wife existed the vehicle and noticed the noise was coming from the windshield. The contact mention his wife also noticed mold and water near the drive side part of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed him we no recall they could not provide assistance. The failure mileage was 88,686.”Owner report · Visibility · Mar 2026
“The vehicle has consumed the oil and no light came on. I drove and i checked when the running engine start doing a dry noise and loose the power. The stick was completely dry, i filled with 2 litters and now the stick show in the half. My vehicle has 60k miles and tomorrow will check on the servis. It is unacceptable first how the vehicle consumed the oil and the second the system didn't notify risking an overheat and posing an elevated risk to spop in the middle of the road causing an accident or starting a fire due to overheat.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2026
“My windshield wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm. I've seen there's a re all on some 2019 Hyundai Tucson's for the wiper motor. Wondering why mine isn't included.”Owner report · Visibility/Wiper · Jan 2026
“Limp mode, knocking , engine light. Only has 62,768 miles on it. I can't fill out campaign 966 or 982 on the official web site for extended coverage.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jan 2026
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes · Jan 2026
When filing, owners marked a crash in 15 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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. 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
How other years compare
Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Tucson years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.
Check your exact Tucson by VIN
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Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
NHTSA has 380 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The most complained-about area is engine (42% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 24,000 miles or less.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.