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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

What owners actually said

378 reports
Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASON…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11395736

Mileage unknown · Feb 11, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITAL HYUNDAI OF GREENSBORO (801 E BESSEMER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27405, (336) 275-9761) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRME…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CAPITAL HYUNDAI OF GREENSBORO (801 E BESSEMER AVE, GREENSBORO, NC 27405, (336) 275-9761) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11395705

Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED SEVERAL UNKNOWN DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11394703

Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY (3936 US-19, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652; (727) 477-8644) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED HYUNDAI OF NEW PORT RICHEY (3936 US-19, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34652; (727) 477-8644) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED CONTACT TO PARK THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11394310

12,000 miles · Feb 2, 2021
Unknown Or Other

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 THEY HAVE…

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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 THEY HAVE HAD NO PARTS FOR THE REPAIR DELIVERED TO THEM. THE ADDRESS AND PHONE OF THE DEALERSHIP I AM WORKING WITH IS 411 S BRAND BLVD, GLENDALE, CA 91204 PHONE: (818) 243-4110. ANY ASSISTANCE IS GETTING PARTS SO THE RECALL CAN BE SERVICED IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.

NHTSA ODI #11394280

Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2021
Electrical SystemService Brakes

UPON RECEIVING A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON, I CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. EACH DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NEED TO BE ORDERED AND THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THE PARTS WERE IN.…

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UPON RECEIVING A SAFETY RECALL LETTER FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON, I CONTACTED TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. EACH DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND NEED TO BE ORDERED AND THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THE PARTS WERE IN. I WAS CONTACTED BY ONE DEALERSHIP AND HAD AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED FOR MID DECEMBER 2020. UPON ARRIVING, THAT DEALERSHIP TOLD ME I DID NOT HAVE AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED EVEN THOUGH I RECEIVED AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION FOR THE APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THEY TURNED ME AWAY AND TOLD ME THEY WOULD CONTACT ME WHEN THE PARTS WERE IN. IT'S BEEN ALMOST TWO MONTHS SINCE AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THE DEALERSHIP. I'VE CALLED BOTH DEALERSHIPS TO FOLLOW UP WITH THEM AND EACH DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THAT THE PARTS HAD NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET AND THUS THEY COULD NOT PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS RECALL REPAIR IS BEING PERFORMED IN A TIMELY MANNER AND I FEEL LIKE MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

NHTSA ODI #11391078

Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2021
Service Brakes

I HAVE AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE FROM OCT 2020 NTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V-543 AND HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 195. I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED NOV 12, 2020. THEY CANCELLED THAT APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT IN STOCK. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAI…

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I HAVE AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE FROM OCT 2020 NTSA RECALL NUMBER 20V-543 AND HYUNDAI RECALL NUMBER 195. I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED NOV 12, 2020. THEY CANCELLED THAT APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THE PART WAS NOT IN STOCK. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL ME WHEN THE PART BECAME AVAILABLE AND NEVER DID. I CALLED THEM TODAY 01/28/2021 TO CHECK AND THEY SAID THE PART IS STILL ON BACKORDER. THREE MONTHS IS TOO LONG TO WAIT FOR RECALL SERVICE!!

NHTSA ODI #11390527

Mileage unknown · Jan 28, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RON MARHOFER HYUNDAI OF GREEN (1260 MAIN ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221, (888)903-9766) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED T…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED RON MARHOFER HYUNDAI OF GREEN (1260 MAIN ST, CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221, (888)903-9766) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI #11390499

4,000 miles · Jan 28, 2021
Service Brakes

HYUNDAI RECALL 195 POSSIBLE FIRE DUE TO CORROSION IN ABS SYSTEM WAS ISSUED OVER THREE MONTHS AGO. I'VE CALLED 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND AS OF YESTERDAY THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THIS IS A TRULY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I'M SUPPOSED TO PARK MY CARE OUTSIDE THEN WHY AREN'T THE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. TH…

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HYUNDAI RECALL 195 POSSIBLE FIRE DUE TO CORROSION IN ABS SYSTEM WAS ISSUED OVER THREE MONTHS AGO. I'VE CALLED 3 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND AS OF YESTERDAY THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IF THIS IS A TRULY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I'M SUPPOSED TO PARK MY CARE OUTSIDE THEN WHY AREN'T THE REPLACEMENT PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE TO ME

NHTSA ODI #11390479

Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. GLOBAL AUTO MALL (1099 RT. 22 WEST, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060) WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND MULTIPLE APPOINTMENT…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. GLOBAL AUTO MALL (1099 RT. 22 WEST, NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ 07060) WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND MULTIPLE APPOINTMENTS HAD BEEN MADE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE SERVICED HOWEVER, THE APPOINTMENTS WERE ALL CANCELLED AFTER THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED EACH TIME THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ODI #11390036

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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