2019 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
519 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, alongside 1 recall campaign and 2 defect investigations. It scores 27/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 51,696 miles.
Typical
Where 2019 sits among all Tucson years
What owners report
“Engine failure due to connecting rods issue. Engine began to smoke while driving with no warning, had complete engine failure and had to have vehicle towed to dealership.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tucson
“I went to the dealer, the part for repair was not available, they said they would call me, that was 6 months ago :(”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tucson
“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…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tucson
“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 to NHTSA, 2019 Tucson
“The engine light is constantly on, at times when my suv cranks up, it shakes, and the brake pads has opening of air entrance. I don't feel safe! It's like that when it's in motion, turning, and on highway drive. Also, it acts as if it wants to cut off at times.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2019 Tucson
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 122 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 20,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 5,768 and 49,400 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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…
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…
Federal defect investigations
Still open as of the last data refresh. An investigation is not a recall; it may close with no action. All open investigations →
Component: 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…
Model years named: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021
Technical service bulletins
141 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2019 Tucson TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson drew 519 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 27/100, scored against the model's worst year (2016).
What are the most common 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems?
The top reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson are engine (196 complaints), brakes & stability (116), and electrical (52).
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems show up?
Owners most often report 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems around 20,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 5,768 and 49,400 miles.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. At least one carries a do-not-drive or park-outside warning — check your VIN before driving.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.