2019 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (130) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (61) · Service Brakes (49)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
95 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2020-09-04 · campaign 20V543000 · 652,024 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (146)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Engine 2026-09-16 · 26-EM-014H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some tucson (tl) vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine may exhibit a continued dtc p132600 after an ecm logic update has been performed per tsb 24-01-068h, engine monitoring logic (service campaign 966). this bulletin provides instructions to inspect and resolve other engine mechanical issues and if
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-26 · Z05 OL · Warranty Program/Extension
certain vehicles may exhibit excessive paint peeling or bubbling of the primer/paint film on the exterior metal body panels: hood, fender(s), roof, door(s), quarter panel(s), and tailgate/trunk. this warranty extension only applies to factory-applied paint and does not cover collision-related paint
Engine 2026-05-21 · 26-01-013H-2 DN · Service Campaign
certain santa fe (tma), santa fe sport (an), sonata (lfa), and tucson (tl) vehicles equipped with theta ii engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. the california air resources board has determined that these vehicles may be releasing air pollutants which exceed federal and california stan
Showing the 6 most recent of 146 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Engine“nhtsa safety complaint – 2019 hyundai tucson engine failure i am reporting a serious engine safety concern involving my 2019 hyundai tucson awd 2.0l (vin: [xxx]). on xxx, the red engine oil-pressure warning light suddenly illuminated while i was preparing to drive home. concerned about possible engine failure, i stopped using the vehicle and had …”
2026-10-14 · Engine“ 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 pulled a diagnostic engine trouble code p1326 (k…”
2026-10-13 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 consumption, requiring manual top-offs twice a week. the ser…”
2026-10-07 · Power Train“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 manufacturer’s defect within hyundai motor corporation. the excessive engine oil consumption has poisoned and dest…”
2026-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 replacement and it was rejected. absolutely ridiculous. …”
2026-09-28 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 61,000 mi“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 that the alternator needed to be replaced. the vehicl…”
2026-09-16 · Forward Collision Avoidance · 135,700 mi“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…”
2026-09-10 · Power Train“i had bought my car in may of 2025 and within 12 hours of owning it. the check engine light came on. they replaced the sensor well. a couple days later, the check engine light came on again, and they had to rebuild my whole engine had the car for a month at this time. when they rebuilt the engine, they had the car for over a month. and ever since i…”
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“my 2019 hyundai tucson repeatedly shuts off while driving , without any warning. it rolls backwards while in park. the car could easily hit me taking things out of the trunk or hit my neighbors walking past my drive. the car has no power. it can’t get up to speed. it shakes and i have to get someone to add oil to it frequently. the first time this …”
2026-09-02 · Engine · 🔥 fire“while traveling northbound on [xxx] in florida traffic came to a stop, and when i stopped, my engine seized, i attempted to restart, but was unable to get a restart. my attempts to restart caused the starter to start burning smoke was coming from under the hood this put me at serious risk being on an interstate highway in the left lane at [xxx]. it…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.