Total Complaints
484 filings
HYUNDAI TUCSON · model year
484 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
New Car Assessment Program
The 2019HYUNDAITUCSON carries 484 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 19 crashes, 17 fires, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall 5/5 rating, with 5/5 front crash, 5/5 side crash, and 4/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2019 TUCSON is engine with 173 filings, followed by service brakes, hydraulic (60) and service brakes (51). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 37 investigation files overlapping the 2019 TUCSON, and 1 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
Total Complaints
484 filings
Crashes Reported
19 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Above median complaint volume — review patterns below.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 173 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 60 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 51 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 |
| POWER TRAIN | 38 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 20 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 4 |
| SEATS | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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 caus
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.
My windshield wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm. Iâve seen thereâs a re all on some 2019 Hyundai Tucsonâs for the wiper motor. Wondering why mine isnât included.
On three occasions while the vehicle was idling, the dashboard screens and interior lights went completely black, and the steering wheel jerked abruptly in my hands. This sudden electrical failure creates a serious safety concern, particularly if it were to occur while driving at higher speeds. The dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. There were no warning lamps after the problem occurred. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times by a Hyundai dealership. On one occasion, the dealership retained the vehicle for approximately two months but reported no definitive findings despite error codes being present. On a later visit following another failure, no error codes were recorded. The dealership replaced the head/stereo unit and confirmed no active recalls, yet the issue continues. This problem first occurred while the vehicle was covered under an extended warranty, but due to its intermittent
On three occasions while the vehicle was idling, the dashboard screens and interior lights went completely black, and the steering wheel jerked abruptly in my hands. This sudden electrical failure creates a serious safety concern, particularly if it were to occur while driving at higher speeds. The dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. There were no warning lamps after the problem occurred. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times by a Hyundai dealership. On one occasion, the dealership retained the vehicle for approximately two months but reported no definitive findings despite error codes being present. On a later visit following another failure, no error codes were recorded. The dealership replaced the head/stereo unit and confirmed no active recalls, yet the issue continues. This problem first occurred while the vehicle was covered under an extended warranty, but due to its intermittent
My 2019 Hyundai Tuscan has been burning oil and the oil has to be topped off every 1,000 miles or so. There are multiple check engine lights illuminated: abs, front collision, traction. These lights have flashed off and on for 3 years but are not light up solid. This sounds like an issue.
My 2019 Hyundai Tuscan has been burning oil and the oil has to be topped off every 1,000 miles or so. There are multiple check engine lights illuminated: abs, front collision, traction. These lights have flashed off and on for 3 years but are not light up solid. This sounds like an issue.
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.
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.
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.
Purchased this car used 3 years ago. Followed owner's manual for oil and filter changes. On 1/2/26 the engine seized, had it towed to Hyundai dealership and they will not approve a replacement for the engine because they said I hadn't followed maintenance guidelines. I submitted all receipts and they still are denying. I had the KSDS and all Hyundai campaigns addressed which was to extend the warranty and they still deny. NO WARNING LIGHTS whatsoever came on until the engine seized on the parkway. Hyundai knows there is an issue with these engines but still won't step up.
Car is burning oil quickly. Had 2 oil changes within 3 months. Way before it was needed. No oil leaks detected. Oil gets dark fast and is burning off quickly. Take to Pep Boyz and other repair shops. Not yet taken to dealership.
Hello, my 2019 Hyundai Tuscan I have owned for 3 years-4 years. Unfortunately it is a GDI Motor, it uses oil so bad, even though I do change the oil every 3,000 miles, and do every maintenance on the vehicle that is told to me done, ever time I change the oil it is low, even though I top it off through out the 3,000 miles. I have no leaks at all and it is just evaporating, I do not think this is right for a 2019⦠there is several issues and concerns from other buyers with this issue. There should be a fix to this, asap
My 2019 Hyundai Tucson previously required an engine replacement due to a known defect. After the engine replacement, the check engine light remained on. Recently, the check engine light began flashing, and the vehicle was towed to the dealership. I was informed the vehicle has a radiator/cooling system failure. Given the history of engine defects and warning lights, I am concerned about vehicle safety and reliability.
I am submitting this complaint regarding excessive and abnormal oil consumption in my 2019 Hyundai Tucson. Despite regular maintenance and oil changes performed according to manufacturer recommendations, my vehicle consumes oil at an excessive rate, requiring frequent oil top-offs between oil change intervals. I have experienced low oil levels with little to no warning, which poses a serious safety concern due to the risk of engine failure while driving. The vehicle does not show visible oil leaks, suggesting internal oil consumption. This issue appears to be consistent with numerous consumer complaints involving Hyundai vehicles of similar model years and engines. The dealerships have been unhelpful and dismissive, often stating that the oil consumption is âwithin normal limitsâ or requiring lengthy oil consumption tests without offering a permanent solution. I feel I am being given the runaround rather than receiving a meaningful repair or accountability for what appears to be
Oil component failure causing extreme heating within the engine and catalytic converter which poses risk for engine fire. This oil consumption issue was addressed by the dealership who ran a test to see how much oil was consumed. The test results showed that the vehicle was burning oil at a high rate and would ultimately result in engine failure. The low-oil light has never come on indicating a need for an oil change. Despite this, I have constantly pulled my own dip stick and got changes every 2,000 miles. For this make and model, they required a change every 5,000 miles. When I notified Hyundai Corporate over this concern. They claimed due to it being outside of warranty, that it does not matter what my engine light has been doing since I got the car, nor the issue with the oil consumption, they refuse to address any of these problems as being a manufacturing problem. The maintenence has been kept up since I got the car, so the manufacturer is not acknowledging the constant issue
My 2019 Hyundai Tucson, VIN [XXX] , has developed engine knocking, which may indicate internal engine failure. A mechanic has suggested a possible loss of cylinder compression, though the exact cause has not been confirmed. Hyundai vehicles from similar model years have experienced engine failures related to bearing wear and metal debris, leading to stalling, loss of power, and complete engine failure. These failures present a serious safety risk, particularly if the engine fails while driving. I am concerned that this defect could result in sudden loss of power or engine seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. I am submitting this complaint to ensure the issue is properly investigated and addressed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2019 Hyundai Tucson, VIN [XXX] , has developed engine knocking, which may indicate internal engine failure. A mechanic has suggested a possible loss of cylinder compression, though the exact cause has not been confirmed. Hyundai vehicles from similar model years have experienced engine failures related to bearing wear and metal debris, leading to stalling, loss of power, and complete engine failure. These failures present a serious safety risk, particularly if the engine fails while driving. I am concerned that this defect could result in sudden loss of power or engine seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. I am submitting this complaint to ensure the issue is properly investigated and addressed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2019 Hyundai Tucson, VIN [XXX] , has developed engine knocking, which may indicate internal engine failure. A mechanic has suggested a possible loss of cylinder compression, though the exact cause has not been confirmed. Hyundai vehicles from similar model years have experienced engine failures related to bearing wear and metal debris, leading to stalling, loss of power, and complete engine failure. These failures present a serious safety risk, particularly if the engine fails while driving. I am concerned that this defect could result in sudden loss of power or engine seizure, increasing the risk of an accident. I am submitting this complaint to ensure the issue is properly investigated and addressed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that his daughter had parked the vehicle and left it unattended while in the on position. After approximately 10-15 minutes, the daughter attempted to shut off the vehicle by turning the ignition key from the front passenger side, but after powering off the vehicle rolled backwards down the driveway, also dragging the daughter. While rolling backwards, the front passenger door hit the concrete mail box, and the vehicle continued to roll across the street before stopping in the neighbor's yard. During the incident, the daughter attempted to activate the emergency brake, but was unsuccessful. As a result, the daughter sustained several bruises to the right leg/knee and the back area, which did not require medical treatment. The passenger side door and the concrete mail box were damaged. The police were called to the scene, but no report was filed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local
The engine has begun making a persistent knocking sound, especially during acceleration. A mechanic inspected it and indicated it may be related to cylinder compression issues or internal engine damage, but the exact cause is not yet confirmed. Because this matches symptoms associated with the known connecting rod bearing defect affecting the 2.0L Nu GDI engines, I am requesting a full warranty inspection under the Engine II Settlement and Hyundaiâs extended engine warranty program.
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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