2019 Hyundai Tucson
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 379 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 21 Tucson model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 15 involved a crash and 11 involved a fire. 10 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/modulePark outsideSep 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.
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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.
Campaign 20V543000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: engine
199 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine, Dec 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH when the vehicle acceleration speed was reduced to 40 MPH independently. The check engine warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the gasket fuel pump, camshaft, timing chain, timing chain sensor, and intake cam were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000
Engine, Dec 11, 2024
While driving on the highway, the check engine line came on and my Tucson started loosing power. I quickly moved into the right lane and was able to exit the highway and pulled over. I had previous issues with the vehicle and was told it was the 1 & 2 ignition coils that were replaced. I assumed it was the same issue for the 3 & 4 ignition coils. They were also replaced but the issue was not resolved and the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop who stated there was a piece missing off one of the pistons and he couldn't determine how that could have occurred. At this point, he said my engine would need to be replaced and apparently they are back-ordered for 6 months. My daughters vehicle - 2019 Kona, was purchased at the same time and she also lost power in her engine while driving on the freeway. Fortunately she pulled off onto the should in a very dangerous situation. Her engine had a hole and later found out the 2019 Kona had an engine recall. I have heard there are issues with the 2019 Tucson, but no recall has been issued.
Engine, Dec 11, 2024
2019 Tuscon with 70k miles.Engine failure, had to have vehicle towed to dealership. I have been without a vehicle for over a month and other than the dealership leaving me a message saying that my engine is seized, I have been completely ignored.
Power train, Engine, Nov 30, 2024
Knock sensor keeps throwing codes, the car will not accelerate over 20mph and under 2000 rpms
Engine, Oct 10, 2024
My car lost power and was shaking while driving, the dealership service department told me that that my car was producing a code for a misfire in my exhaust valve chamber #3 and I could replace this for $4400 but in a few months I would need a new engine so they recommended I replace the engine for $8000. I am 1000 miles over my warranty so Hyundai is refusing to pay for this. I currently finance my car and owe $22000 on it still and can not afford to fix my car out of pocket. My car has been at the service department since 9/6/2024, I’ve researched this problem with this make and model and thousands of Hyundai owners are being denied for new engines because the engine failure was not caused by the rod bearings, ultimately both of these concerns and problems are cause from oil consumption and these vehicles burning oil. After multiple exhausting attempts to clear this up with Hyundai USA corporate and my local dealership. I’m am now working on other options. Driving down a 70mph highway losing acceleration is dangerously unacceptable
Engine, Sep 28, 2024
Engine stalled while on the road with no warning lights. Seized and doesn’t start. Hyundai said that that it was engine neglect because of sludge yet we consistently got the oil change.
Engine, Sep 26, 2024
I have had to replace the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter twice since owning my car. I have owned my car since 2020 and bought it at 23,000 miles. The car now has 100,000 miles - all highway. The code P0240 has displayed again and the dealership said I need to replace the catalytic converter and manifold for a third time. The car burns synthetic oil very quickly as well. Dealership has found no leaks of oil. I have to change oil every month because of how quickly the oil burns. I have conducted my own research and have found several other owners of 2019 Hyundai Tucson are having similar issues. I encourage Hyundai and its partners to initiate an investigation. This could cause detrimental damage to the engine. Something is wrong!
Power train, Engine, Sep 25, 2024
- replaced catalytic convertor twice - Check engine light on , needs another catalytic convertor - Exhaust fumes are coming back into my car through the AC vents , I’ve had to pull over due to being nauseas and extremely dizzy. - The dealership will not answer my phone calls , but will answer another phone because I have called from another phone and they picked up immediately - Was told from a service advisor that they would not help me “ unless the car blew up “ - My car did recently ,8/8/24, shake aggressively, the check engine light flicked rapidly and a strong puff of fumes came through my car - They will not help me because they stated that my rod bearings are not rotted therefore I do not qualify for assistance and everything would come out of pocket , the engine replacement , the catalytic convertor due to me being a few thousand miles outside of my 100,000 warranty. - I have the invoice stating oil is leaking profusely out of my engine - I was told within the last 2 weeks that if my car was to actually seize , Hyundai is not responsible bc when they kept telling me to bring my car in , they kept diagnosing it so they quoted me at about $5k to fix everything.
Engine, Sep 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure and sludge in the engine oil. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer for 55 days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the engine was not covered under warranty. The contact was informed that because the history of the oil changes was consistent with Hyundai, the engine was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 4, 2024
formance exhaust. I bought catalytic conVerter that they told me to buy for 600+ dollars and took it to child's shop they told me that the catalytic converter isnt clogged nor is it affecting my car and provided me with these codes about the camshaft and crankshaft (P0017,P000B, P000A) which they stated hyundai should have fixed under the engine warranty because it was a recall on these engines on this year car. They stated that even if fixed the converter my car would still perform the same and 3 other mechanics have said the same and stated hyundai would have to fix it. After oil changes the oil consumption in my car is constantly getting oil before its even due for another oil change. I have already paid so much just by having people look at it, buying oil, parts, and etc. i am furious to know that i was sold a car that was recalled with engine problems and been having problems since i got it. I have 2 kids i have to get to and from school and this my only transportation. My car has been misfiring and not going over 40 miles. This is my only vehicle and hyundai has put me in a messed up situation. The recalled was may 2022 and hyundai sold me this car june 9 2022. I contacted the june 15, 2022 about the engine light they kept turning off. Car is stalling, making noise, not holding oil. Have to top oil weeks after getting oil changed
Engine, Aug 19, 2024
The check engine light came on and then started flashing. It was 3 quarts low on oil and there were still 1,000 miles left before the next oil change. The oil has been changed regularly since we purchased the Tucson in December 2023. A mechanic looked at the vehicle today and said metal shavings were in the oil and the engine needed replacing. The 2019 Hyundai Tucson got good reviews and was considered a safe vehicle for teen drivers, but now I'm wishing we purchased something else for our kids to drive.
Engine and engine cooling, Engine, Aug 9, 2024
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Engine and engine cooling, Aug 6, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 4, 2024
’ve replaced the catalytic converter two times , the check engine light is on so it says I need another catalytic converter, that was in June 2024. The car was at the shop yesterday, needs catalytic converter and oil is pooling all throughout the car , fumes from the exhaust are coming back into the car which makes me physically ill. The engine revs and slows down by itself, it goes through oil on such a regular basis that I have to carry a full size jug of oil with me at all times because I need to put it in before I leave work and when I am on my way back home , the dipstick will be dry.
Engine, Aug 2, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact activated the hazard lights and drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a possible knock sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer later informed the contact that the VIN was not covered under an unknown recall. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Engine, Jul 30, 2024, crash
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle slowed down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving, a month later, the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced. Additionally, while driving, an unknown vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle, and it continued to move forward. The steering wheel became stuck and was uncontrollable. The driver shifted the gears to park and neutral. The vehicle was idling high and low. The driver depressed the push-to-start button, but the vehicle continued to move and drove onto the lawn over a flower bed and fence, went across a two-way highway, slowed down, and stopped. The vehicle was towed to a body shop. A police report was filed. There were no reported injuries, fire, or air bag deployment. The manufacturer was contacted to obtain the EDR box, and they sent an engineer who reported that the air bags were not supposed to deploy and was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
Engine, Jul 30, 2024
The drain plug was loose, even thought the mechanics ensured it was tightened. This is another case out of many of 2019 Hyundai Tucson owners who have found the drain plug to be faulty causing loosening and then falling out causing all oil to drain quickly and without warning. My engine unfortunately died mid drive while at the base of a large bridge, causing safety risks to myself and my passenger, as well as other drivers on the road. The engine lost so much oil at once giving no chance to even be warned about malfunction, as we were driving and it just fell out. My engine seized completely. This is not the first time Hyundai parts have done this, according to other owners, mechanics and other forums. Hyundai still has no recall for this faulty parts and offers no assistance to remedy a potentially life threatening situation.
Service brakes, Engine, Jul 14, 2024
The car barely has 50,000 miles on it and I had to replace all the tires rotors and brakes. Then a week later we were driving and it started making a funny noise and it would not drive more then 30 mph. I am going to have it towed to the dealership and see what the problem is. I have been reading about a lot of people with this same problem for faulty engine. I will sue them if this is the case this happened another time to me and I sued them under the lemon law
Engine, Jul 11, 2024
My car is burning oil like crazy, having to top off engine with 1.5 quarts between 5,000 mile oil change with synthetic oil. Took to Hyundai for oil consumption test. Let them know I'm having issues with burning oil, and my check engine light comes on often. They looked at my car saw enough of a problem according to advisor to skip first step of oil consumption test and jump straight to step 2 an engine combustion cleaning, which cause multiple more codes to come on. Drove the 1,000 mile 1378 to be exact because I explained to them that I couldn't bring back at exact mileage and was told that was fine. I was toldy car was only a quart low and that that meant everything was fine and that they would now honor the warranty. I am using in ungodly amount of gas and my engine oil smells like straight gasoline. I explained this to the manager and he said he resubmitted to try to retest again and was denied. I do not know what to do at this point. The advisor even said he didn't agree with their decision but it was up to them. His hands were tied. I am a single mother still paying on the car and only bought new because of the warranty. I provided immaculate proof of oil changes and maintenance. Please help .
Engine, Jul 10, 2024
The Engine start having a knocking sound, it got worse until stop, it burned the oil faster.
Engine, Jun 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he observed unusual RPM fluctuations and vibrations during idle, after which the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact continued to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a misfire in cylinder #4. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was previously misdiagnosed, resulting in damages to the engine and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Jun 13, 2024, fire
I was driving approx 55mph on [XXX] in my 2019 hyundai tucson when the check engine light came on and the engine started to stall. I felt the acceleration dying down in the middle of busy highway traffic. Gray smoke started coming from the hood cracks. I luckily was in the right lane already, so when I could I veered off to the shoulder and the car quit. The smoke was increasing badly. Ppl from the highway were yelling its going to blow up get away from it! I was so scared. I grabbed my phone and keys and ran as far as I could while dialing 911. Within a couple minutes flames were swallowing the entire engine and front of the car. I am furious. I researched online and hyundai has had many similar incidents with this car and other with this engine ! These need to be banned and taken off the road before they kill anyone else. Ppl have been injured and killed from similar situations just like mine. I thank God I made it out of this horrific situation alive. But now I have no car and am at risk of losing my job and then housing . I thought I would have this car for years. Now I'm traumatized and without transportation. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine, Jun 3, 2024
Engine failure Needed to be replaced just over 52,000 miles
Electrical system, Engine, Jun 2, 2024
Engine failure. Car suddenly stop and engine light lit on.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 30, 2024
On 05/11/2024, I accelerated onto the freeway at which point my vehicle would no longer go past 50 mph with the pedal to the floor. I had my two small children in the car at the time. It was dangerous as cars around us were going 65+ mph. The check engine light started blinking when this was occurring. Prior to that the check engine light had been on because the dealership claimed they didn’t know why it was triggering and that they have to take my engine out and replace it just to explore the issue. I don’t have the money for that. It has a knocking sound, a pungent fuel smell and it still won’t accelerate. I only have 85k miles on the car.