IllustrationBoth Headlights suddenly became very dim WHILE I WAS DRIVING. On normal lights there is almost no light beam coming out at all, and on bright lights there is slightly more lighting, but there is also what looks to be a large shadow across the light beams. I’ve had it checked and there are NO bulbs burnt out.
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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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.
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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
Exterior Lighting complaints
6 reportsWhile driving to work this morning, at approximately 04:25, on a mountain road both my low beams failed out of nowhere. I pullover in to a turn out as my high beams still worked. I go look and my passenger low beam comes back on. I make the decision to get back on the road and drive slower to try and get down the mountain. A mom…
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While driving to work this morning, at approximately 04:25, on a mountain road both my low beams failed out of nowhere. I pullover in to a turn out as my high beams still worked. I go look and my passenger low beam comes back on. I make the decision to get back on the road and drive slower to try and get down the mountain. A moment later the passenger low beam turns off as do my high beams. I do not get any warning lamps for my high beams, just my low beams. I had to drive in pitch black with my hazards on trying to find a turn out or a safe place to pull over. I was not far too from home and drove back with my hazards on. I take my low beam bulb out of the housing and see that the coil blew. I purchase two new halogen bulbs when I went to go and replace them,I found that both low beam sockets had burned. It has not been reported to the dealer as my headlights are out of warrenty by a few years nor was it reported to the police or insurance because I thought maybe all the lights died at once. I have yet to replace my high beams and i'm the only owner of it.
Car uses quart 1/2 for 300miles gives no warning of lo oil level . This will lead to engine failure while driving.Dealer acknowledges consumption issues offers combustion maintenance at customer expense but service technician says save money as service doesn’t work.
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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 IF IT WOULD …
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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 IF IT WOULD CRANK AGAIN. VEHICLE DOES NOT START AND GIVES THE SAME "SERVICE NOW" LIGHT. VEHICLE WILL NOT START WHEN JUMPED BY IL STATE POLICE. CALLED TOW TRUCK, CURRENTLY WAITING.
MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED MODEL HAS OBSTRUCTED ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. IF I SHINE MY HEADLIGHTS ON THE GARAGE WALL IN FRONT OF ME I WILL SEE A HALF MOON SHADOW OVER EACH HEADLIGHT. WHILE DRIVING ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS AT NIGHT AROUND A CURVE YOU WILL SEE TWO SHADOWS OUT IN FRONT OF YOU. AS YOU COME OUT OF THE CURVE…
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MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON LIMITED MODEL HAS OBSTRUCTED ILLUMINATION FROM THE HEADLIGHTS. IF I SHINE MY HEADLIGHTS ON THE GARAGE WALL IN FRONT OF ME I WILL SEE A HALF MOON SHADOW OVER EACH HEADLIGHT. WHILE DRIVING ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS AT NIGHT AROUND A CURVE YOU WILL SEE TWO SHADOWS OUT IN FRONT OF YOU. AS YOU COME OUT OF THE CURVE THOSE SHADOWS BECOME ONE TRIANGULAR SHADOW OUT IN FRONT OF YOU. IT IS HARD TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS A PERSON, ANIMAL OR THE HEADLIGHT SHADOW. ALSO, WHEN THERE IS A DIP IN THE ROAD THE ILLUMINATION IS DECREASED TO MAYBE 40 FEET IN FRONT OF YOU. SOMETIMES IT JUST LOOKS LIKE A DARK BAND IN FRONT OF YOU. YOU NEVER HAVE A CLEAR VIEW, ALWAYS A SHADOW. IN TOWN AT NIGHT WITH LIGHT AROUND YOU DON'T NOTICE THE SHADOWS AS MUCH. THIS IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE SUCH AN OBSTRUCTED VIEW AND TO SOMETIMES ALMOST WANT TO FOLLOW THE MOVEMENT OF THE SHADOWS INSTEAD OF THE ROAD. I DRIVE A LOT AT NIGHT ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS AND ALWAYS ON THE LOOK OUT FOR AN ANIMAL. IF YOU SHINE YOUR LIGHTS ON BRIGHT IT IS NOT AS BAD, BUT YOU CAN'T KEEP YOUR BRIGHTS ON ALL THE TIME. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH HYUNDAI CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY JUST SAY IT'S IN THE DESIGN. IT MAY BE IN THE DESIGN, BUT THE DESIGN IS DANGEROUS. WHO IS GOING TO STEP UP TO PROTECT THE CONSUMER. I HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A CAR WITH SUCH POOR ILLUMINATION. I FEEL VERY NERVOUS AND UNSAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE AT NIGHT. LOVE THE CAR IN THE DAY. THANKFULLY, I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT, BUT FEEL THAT SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAD TO SELECT A DATE THIS HAPPENED BUT IT IS CONTINUOUS. I BOUGHT THE CAR 8/30/19, BUT DIDN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT UNTIL 9/5/19,
Official recalls
120V543000 · 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
2AQ23002 · 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.