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2019 Hyundai Tucson

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Tucson years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson are substantially higher than the model-year median of 180.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 93 of 378 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 196 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

15 crash reports11 fire reports7 injury reports

What owners actually said

378 reports
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time …

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V543000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11436093

Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2021
Engine

2019 Tucson 74165 miles. While driving on the highway the engine began to knock, and as the traffic came to a stop the car stalled and the oil and battery light came on. Before that the lights never came on. I got it to the shoulder and checked the oil, it was dry with no leaks on the outside of the engine. Towed to my mechanic …

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2019 Tucson 74165 miles. While driving on the highway the engine began to knock, and as the traffic came to a stop the car stalled and the oil and battery light came on. Before that the lights never came on. I got it to the shoulder and checked the oil, it was dry with no leaks on the outside of the engine. Towed to my mechanic and he said total engine failure. Hyundai discontinued this motor and Jasper a leading engine manufacturer will not produce after market because they cannot warranty it for three years or hundred thousand miles. This will become a recall as this model year gets higher milage, and Hyundai knows it.

NHTSA ODI #11433721

41,580 miles · Sep 16, 2021
EngineVehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM increased from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate th…

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM increased from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and diagnosed that an oil change was needed, and the PCV valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while her daughter was driving the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and it was determined that an oil consumption test needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,580.

NHTSA ODI #11433214

Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2021
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesUnknown Or Other

Sometimes the auto hold will turn orange and the button sinks in and freezes there. I cannot release it and it does not operate at all. It has happened twice since I got the one recall fixed, once before the recall. I thought the recall would fox it and the dealership thought so also but it did not solve the issue. Since the dea…

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Sometimes the auto hold will turn orange and the button sinks in and freezes there. I cannot release it and it does not operate at all. It has happened twice since I got the one recall fixed, once before the recall. I thought the recall would fox it and the dealership thought so also but it did not solve the issue. Since the dealership has new management I have received no assistance from them. The new management has very poor customer service since the change and are still repairing the damage to my engine they said they caused, but i believe could be something to do with a lawsuit which is why they refuse to speak with me.

NHTSA ODI #11425565

Mileage unknown · Jun 23, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V543000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceed…

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V543000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic) However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the dealer where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and the contact filed a case. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI #11421968

Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2021
Engine

The vehicle could not pass safety and emission inspection, check engine lights on (Catalyst System Efficiency) the vehicle has only 45000 mileage, apparently has deficiency on Catalyst System)

NHTSA ODI #11420669

Mileage unknown · May 11, 2021
Electrical System

IN SEPT. 2020 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. I IMMEDIATELY CALL AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST TO GET IT FIXED.. HERE IT IS 8 MONTHS LATER AND STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CAR FIXED. I KEEP DOING FOLLOW UPS ON MY CAR AND JUST GET THE RUN AROUND. I HAVE KEPT NOTES EACH TIME IVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP(PARTS DEPT) AND …

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IN SEPT. 2020 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. I IMMEDIATELY CALL AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST TO GET IT FIXED.. HERE IT IS 8 MONTHS LATER AND STILL DO NOT HAVE MY CAR FIXED. I KEEP DOING FOLLOW UPS ON MY CAR AND JUST GET THE RUN AROUND. I HAVE KEPT NOTES EACH TIME IVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP(PARTS DEPT) AND THE RESPONSES THEY'VE GIVEN ME AND THE LAST ONE THEY LIED TO ME. MY DEALERSHIP IS IN CLEVELAND TN(GREY EPPERSON HYUNDAI)..1ST CALL-GOT ON WAITING LIST; 2ND CALL-WAS TOLD THEY HAD SOME PARTS IN BUT THEY HAD TO GO ON THE CARS WAITING TO BE SOLD; 3RD CALL-WAS TOLD THEIR SYSTEM HAD BEEN HACKED AND THEY COULDNT SEE WHAT THEY HAD; 4TH CALL-PARTS GUY HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT AND REFERED ME TO SOMEONE NAME RANDY. HE PROCEDED TO TELL ME OH THEY HAD PLENTY OF PARTS BUT WHEN I ASKED HIM WHY NO ONE HAD CALLED ME THEN HE COULDNT SAY. HE THEN SCHEDULED ME FOR AN APPT FOR MAY5, 2021 @2:30.MY HUSBAND AND I DRIVE OVER AN HOUR FOR THE APPT ONLY TO BE TOLD BY THE TWO GIRLS IN THE PARTS DEPT THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE IN THE PARTS/KITS FOR MY VEHICLE AND THEY DIDNT KNOW WHY THE GUY(RANDY) TOLD ME THEY DID. I'M REALLY FURIOUS WITH THIS PLACE RIGHT NOW AN WILL NEVER BUY FROM THEM AGAIN. DONT KNOW WHERE ELSE TO TURN?

NHTSA ODI #11416200

Mileage unknown · May 10, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOLSOM LAKE HYUNDAI (12530 AUTO MALL CIR, FOLSOM, CA 95630, (916) 293-4760) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FOLSOM LAKE HYUNDAI (12530 AUTO MALL CIR, FOLSOM, CA 95630, (916) 293-4760) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11415934

Mileage unknown · May 3, 2021
Service Brakes

A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI WAS ISSUED LAST FALL AND WE IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALER TO GET THE REPAIR DONE. WE WERE TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART AND IT WAS ON ORDER. SIX MONTHS LATER AND MULTIPLE CALLS AND MESSAGES TO TWO DIFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND OUR CAR SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY UNREPAIRED. HOW LONG IS REASONABLE TO GET A RE…

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A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI WAS ISSUED LAST FALL AND WE IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED THE DEALER TO GET THE REPAIR DONE. WE WERE TOLD THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART AND IT WAS ON ORDER. SIX MONTHS LATER AND MULTIPLE CALLS AND MESSAGES TO TWO DIFERENT DEALERSHIPS AND OUR CAR SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY UNREPAIRED. HOW LONG IS REASONABLE TO GET A RECALL REPAIR AND AT WHAT POINT ARE WE OWED COMPENSATION FOR A VEHICLE WE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVING BECAUSE IT CAN CATCH FIRE? WHO DO WE CONTACT TO GET THIS REPAIR COMPLETED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11414947

Mileage unknown · Apr 30, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PHIL LONG HYUNDAI OF MOTOR CITY (LOCATED AT 170 W MOTOR WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905, (719) 453-054…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PHIL LONG HYUNDAI OF MOTOR CITY (LOCATED AT 170 W MOTOR WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80905, (719) 453-0549) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11414662

Official recalls

1

20V543000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Sep 4, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

2

AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.

DP22003 · Loss Of Motive Power

Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing.  There is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In October 2023, Hyundai published a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in NHTSA's possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners' allegations, NHTSA does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A Federal Register Notice (FRN) further detailing NHTSA’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to NHTSA cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for DP22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints ODI added to its evaluation which are cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.

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