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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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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.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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

Vehicle Speed Control complaints

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10,724 miles · Jan 11, 2023
Vehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the engine revved loudly. The vehicle then jerked forward while driving. Additionally, there was an abnormal rubber odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the deal…

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the engine revved loudly. The vehicle then jerked forward while driving. Additionally, there was an abnormal rubber odor detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 10,724.

NHTSA ODI #11501230

Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control

I was merging onto a highway at high speeds when the car stuttered. The check engine light began to flash and I lost acceleration. I could push the gas pedal to the floor and the car would not accelerate at all. The car lost it's speed and I could not go anymore than 30mph, and it would not go higher than 2rpms. It put me and my…

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I was merging onto a highway at high speeds when the car stuttered. The check engine light began to flash and I lost acceleration. I could push the gas pedal to the floor and the car would not accelerate at all. The car lost it's speed and I could not go anymore than 30mph, and it would not go higher than 2rpms. It put me and my baby (who was in the backseat) in danger as we were going fast on a highway and out of nowhere the car lost speed and I could not accelerate. I could've easily been hit by another driver going the regular speed limit. I drove it to the dealership that just happened to be down the street, and the car struggled to accelerate from a complete stop, as well as in general. From a complete stop, the car would sputter and jerk when pressing on the gas pedal. The dealership diagnosed it as a faulty Knock Sensor. They said they would replace the sensor as it was still under warrenty. When I left the dealership, the check engine light was off and the car was driving fine. Fast forward to the next day, I was driving again on a highway at about 65mph, when the SAME thing happens. The car stuttered, lost all acceleration, and the check engine light was flashing. I ended up driving it home (about 10 miles away) and the whole time I could not go faster than 30mph without the car shaking. This time the car would not go higher than 1.5rpms. I checked the engine at home and a P1326 code came up, which is a code for the Knock Sensor. I called the Hyundai dealership that I originally went to and they said there was nothing they can do about it at the moment since they had just replaced it. Prior to all of this, there was no warning sign at all that this was a potential hazard. It happened so suddenly and both times it happened put me in a dangerous situation.

NHTSA ODI #11492656

41,580 miles · Sep 16, 2021
EngineVehicle Speed Control

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM increased from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate th…

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The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 40 MPH, the RPM increased from 2,000 to 3,000 RPM. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and diagnosed that an oil change was needed, and the PCV valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while her daughter was driving the vehicle hesitated and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer and it was determined that an oil consumption test needed to be performed. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 41,580.

NHTSA ODI #11433214

4,000 miles · Dec 7, 2019
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control

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 UNINTENDED …

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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 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHEN I'M SITTING AT A STANDSTILL AND GO TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE WILL JUMP SO TO SPEAK ONCE THE ACCELERATOR IS ENGAGED. UNFORTUNATELY MY VIDEOS ARE TOO LONG TO UPLOAD BUT I DO HAVE CONFIRMATION OF 2 OF THE 3 CONCERNS BUT AM UNABLE TO RECORD THE HIGHWAY CONCERNS DUE TO OBVIOUS SAFETY REASONS.

NHTSA ODI #11287616

4,000 miles · Oct 15, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control

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 RUNNING…

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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 RUNNING AT 90 MPH BY BRAKING HARD. PULLED OVER AND PUT CAR IN PARK. MOTOR SURGING AT HIGH RPM, WOULD NOT STOP RUNNING UP AND DOWN. CRUISE INDICATOR LIGHTS OFF. SHUT OFF ENGINE. CALLED BLUE LINK, REFERRED TO NEAREST DEALER, NO CODES SHOWING ON CAR. AFTER HALF HOUR RESTART CAR, NO PROBLEMS. CHECKED FLOOR MATS AND REMOVED. ON RETURN TRIP AROUND 2 1/2 HOURS FROM START AT AROUND 70-75MPH SETTING, THE CAR ACCELERATED TO 90MPH BY ITSELF, WITH THE SMART CRUISE CONTROL ON, NO TRAFFIC, NO FLOOR MATS, AND TURNED CRUISE CONTROL OFF,CRUISE BUTTON, CANCEL BUTTON, BRAKE, BUT ENGINE KEPT RUNNING AT 90 MPH. BRAKED HARD, PULLED OVER, ENGINE SURGING IN PARK. SHUT OFF, WAITED 1/2 HOUR, NO FURTHER PROBLEM ON WAY HOME. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND ANY CODES OR ENGINE OR CRUISE CONTROL PROBLEMS. NOTED MATS IN CAR, DIDN'T COMMENT WHEN WHEN STATED THEY WERE INFORMED MATS OUT OF CAR WHEN SECOND OCCURRENCE.

NHTSA ODI #11268744

1,800 miles · Sep 25, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control

2019 HYUNDAI A TUCSON WAS STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY WITH AUTO HOLD ON WHILE SPEAKING WITH AN INDEPENDENT WITNESS. FEET WERE NOT TOUCHING ANY PEDALS AND AUTO HOLD WAS ENGAGED WITH VERIFICATION ON DASH. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DOWN DRIVEWAY AND INTO STREET TRAVELING TOWARDS MAILBOX ACROSS STREET. WAS ABLE TO APPLY BRAKES WITH A LOT…

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2019 HYUNDAI A TUCSON WAS STOPPED IN DRIVEWAY WITH AUTO HOLD ON WHILE SPEAKING WITH AN INDEPENDENT WITNESS. FEET WERE NOT TOUCHING ANY PEDALS AND AUTO HOLD WAS ENGAGED WITH VERIFICATION ON DASH. VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED DOWN DRIVEWAY AND INTO STREET TRAVELING TOWARDS MAILBOX ACROSS STREET. WAS ABLE TO APPLY BRAKES WITH A LOT OF PRESSURE AND STOPPED VEHICLE. VEHICLES RPM'S AND SPEED WENT UP LIKE PRESSING HARD ON GAS PEDAL. VEHICLE HAS 1800 MILES

NHTSA ODI #11257914

Official recalls

1

20V543000 · 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

2

AQ23002 · 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.

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