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2019 Hyundai Tucson Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the engine (53% of complaints, typically around 50,500 miles). It is 5th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems
Engine
204 complaints · 53%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, a light knocking sound was heard coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the oil level was low despite recently having an oil change. The contact then…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the light oil low light illuminated and gray smoke started coming out of the front end of the vehicle, underneath the hood of the vehicle, and from the rear of the vehicle. There was a burning odor coming from the…
Brakes
118 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 18,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock.
Brought car in for service (18k miles) and was told I could not take my car for a recall - ABS, causing spontaneous combustion. No fix available could be months. Cannot park car on lot nor garage. Dealer offered rental until fix. One week later a call from dealer stating I could take my car back, return the rental and…
I received a letter from Hyundai regarding a recall for the anti-lock brake system on Hyundai Tucson. I attempted to schedule an appointment but the only appointment available was more than a month later. I accepted that appointment because I had no choice. Now, the dealer has called me to say they don't have the part…
Electrical
47 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to arapahoe Hyundai (9899 e arapahoe rd, centennial, co 80112) on three separate occasions however, the mechanic had not…
Vehicle was in motion on i88 westbound in il. Vehicle electrical power cut off completely in the middle of the busy interstate. Acceleration slowed until vehicle died and all error lights appeared and flashed on dash with a "service now" alert. Pulled over and placed the vehicle in park, and turned the switch to see…
Transmission
42 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I bought this 2019 Hyundai Tucson sport new in may of 2019. I now have 9,000 miles on it. The vehicle suffers from constant hesitation issues when accelerating. This occurs from a dead stop, while turning, and while trying to quickly speed up to avoid a crash. It is like the fuel has been momentarily shut off. This is…
The transmission isn't shifting out properly. You can hear the car revving up and not changing gears. The acceleration is slow as well. Although I'm pressing on the gas, it takes a while for the car to pick up speed. The driver seat in my brand new tuscan is also peeling. I haven't cleaned the seat with any kind of…
Fuel system
28 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles.
When you step on the accelerator, sometimes the vehicle stops and takes a couple of seconds to continue running. I've faced a couple of instances were at a crossroad vehicles are coming towards me, and the car stalls and takes a while to start moving. I've been told by the mechanic car dealer that this is normal in…
When merging into interstate car is hesitating not picking up speed like it should. Cars merging behind me have to come around me and pass because I am not picking up speed fast enough.
Other or unspecified
26 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles.
My daughter has been trying to get the recall fixed for over 4 months. Glendale ca Hyundai keeps claiming that they don't have enough parts to do the recall. I called Hyundai customer service about the lack of parts and was told that they couldn't help the situation. When I speak to the service manager, he said that…
My 2019 Tucson has been getting horrible gas mileage and also making some strange noises that I'm unsure of what they are. It's also acting like it has no power installing on a pretty regular basis since the dealership has stated nothing's wrong with it and my vehicle health report continues to state nothing is wrong…
Speed control
17 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 7,500 miles.
Driving from liberty,mo. To chicago, smart cruise control set at 70-75 MPH, very little traffic, after around 2 1/2 hours of driving ,about 40 miles from hannibal,mo. Car accelerated to 90 MPH by itself. Vehicle cruise control would not shut off by cruise button, cancel button, or brake. Got off at first ramp with car…
September 2019, four months after we purchased it brand new. The vehicles stopped responding to my acceleration on highway speeds when all the technology screens went out in the vehicle. While at a red light the vehicles RPM's will visually go up and down and the vehicle shutters as if it is going to turn off. It has…
Driver assistance
17 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, assist.
Driving on highways or interstates with the adaptive cruise control is when this happens. The first time I was driving on a sweeping left turn and coming up fast on a truck in the slow lane I was driving in, so I put on my blinker and made a quick lane change into the fast lane to get in front of another car in the…
The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically brake, independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where several…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Hyundai Tucson recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
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
Loss of motive power
Summary
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
Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Tucson
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (204 complaints, typically around 50,500 miles); brakes (118 complaints, typically around 18,500 miles); electrical (47 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 4, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson?
- It is 5th of 22 Tucson model years by number of complaints, with 385 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.