Illustration2019 HYUNDAI TUSCON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS
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.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Tucson years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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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 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED RICK CASE HYUNDAI (3180 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678)…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED RICK CASE HYUNDAI (3180 SATELLITE BLVD, DULUTH, GA 30096, (678) 321-1584) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE REMEDY PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.*DT*JB
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. JENKINS HYUNDAI OF OCALA (1602 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471) WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND EACH TIME THEY CONFIRMED TH…
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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. JENKINS HYUNDAI OF OCALA (1602 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34471) WAS CONTACTED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND EACH TIME THEY CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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 DUELL'S EVANSVILLE HYUNDAI (4400 E. DIVISION ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47715; (812) 473-4400) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED …
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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 DUELL'S EVANSVILLE HYUNDAI (4400 E. DIVISION ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47715; (812) 473-4400) 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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 UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (12801 S. ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32837; (321) 418-3733) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED TH…
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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 UNIVERSAL HYUNDAI (12801 S. ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, ORLANDO, FL 32837; (321) 418-3733) 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. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN …
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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. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE HOLLAND CHEVROLET (210 MACCORKLE AVE SW, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25303) AND WAS REJECTED TO BE SERVICED DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND SHE WAS CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS IN MY STATE TO FIX THE RECALL BUT THEY ALL KEEP REPORTING THAT THE PARTS ARE ON 'NATIONAL BACK STOCK'. I HAVE NOTICED SOME SIGNS RECENTLY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE RECALL, SUCH AS A BRIEF 'YANKING' NOISE WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR AND ALSO A BRIEF NOISE COMING FROM MY GLOVE DEPARTMENT WHEN…
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I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS IN MY STATE TO FIX THE RECALL BUT THEY ALL KEEP REPORTING THAT THE PARTS ARE ON 'NATIONAL BACK STOCK'. I HAVE NOTICED SOME SIGNS RECENTLY, POSSIBLY DUE TO THE RECALL, SUCH AS A BRIEF 'YANKING' NOISE WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR AND ALSO A BRIEF NOISE COMING FROM MY GLOVE DEPARTMENT WHENEVER I TURN CLIMATE ON. REGARDLESS, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ME, OTHER DRIVES, OR MY CAR THEN I WILL BE REIMBURSED. I SHOULD HAVE A RENTAL TO DRIVE. THIS IS TOO DANGEROUS. THE RECALL STATES THAT THE ENGINE WILL CATCH FIRE FOR GOODNESS SAKES.
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. SCHIMMER HYUNDAI (911 SHOOTING PARK RD, PERU, IL 61354, (815) 224-4500) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE …
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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. SCHIMMER HYUNDAI (911 SHOOTING PARK RD, PERU, IL 61354, (815) 224-4500) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
MY CAR IS NEEDED FOR A RECALL. ACCORDING TO THE MAIL THAT WAS SENT OUT FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, IT IS A VERY SERIOUS RECALL. I CALLED MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER THE DAY I RECEIVED THE MAIL, WHICH WAS 11/30/2020. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ONCE THE PART IS IN. PER LETTER IN MAIL-"OWNERS SHO…
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MY CAR IS NEEDED FOR A RECALL. ACCORDING TO THE MAIL THAT WAS SENT OUT FROM HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, IT IS A VERY SERIOUS RECALL. I CALLED MY LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALER THE DAY I RECEIVED THE MAIL, WHICH WAS 11/30/2020. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL ME BACK TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT ONCE THE PART IS IN. PER LETTER IN MAIL-"OWNERS SHOULD PARK THEIR VEHICLE OUTSDE UNTIL THE RECALL REPAIR IS COMPLETED" I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AGAIN TODAY, 12/7/2020 AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS NO STATUS ON THE ABS MODULES.....NOTHING FURTHER TO ENSURE ME THEY ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO GET THIS RESOLVED, QUICKLY. IT IS NOT PRACTICAL FOR ME TO PARK MY CAR FOR DAYS/WEEKS WAITING FOR A RECALL. I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH A PREVIOUS CAR I OWNED AND RECALLS AND DEEPLY DO NOT APPRECIATE THE LAZY, UNINTERESTED, 'NOT-MY-PROBLEM', NONCHALANT ATTITUDE WHEN IT COMES TO MY FAMILY AND I'S SAFETY. THESE PARTS NEED TO GET SHIPPED OUT ASAP AND THE DEALERSHIPS NEED SOME SORT OF TIMEFRAME TO TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V543000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT STATED THAT KING HYUNDAI (1399 S. FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441) INFORMED HIM THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. 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). THE CONTACT STATED THAT KING HYUNDAI (1399 S. FEDERAL HWY, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33441) INFORMED HIM THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND A CASE WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
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.