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
379 reports, newest first.
Service brakes, Aug 13, 2019
VEHICLE HAS 1,750 MILES. DRIVING TO WORK NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SINKING WITHIN 2" OF FLOOR. BRAKE PEDAL FELT SPONGY. TURNED ENGINE OFF AND PUMPED BRAKE 3 TIMES, PEDAL SUNK WITHING 2" OF FLOOR. TURNED ENGINE ON, PUMPED BRAKE 3 TIMES, SAME THING HAPPEND. THE VEHICLE DID STOP BUT IN AN EMERGENCY, MAYBE IT WOULD NOT. NO FLUID LEAKS UNDER, AROUND, OR AT THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AREA. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER (WARRANTY) BUT THEY COULD NOT GET HYUNDAI FACTORY DEALER SUPPORT LINE TO RESPOND TO THEIR INQUIRY. MECHANIC ORDERED PART TO SEE IF IT WOULD FIX THE ISSUE, BUT HYUNDAI IS OUT OF THE PART. PERHAPS THERE IS AN ISSUE AND HYUNDAI IS COVERING A BREAK DEFECT UP.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2019
I PURCHASED NEW 2019 HYUNDAI TUSCAN ULTIMATE THIS MAY. IN THE FIRST WEEK THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT LID UP. I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND 2 DAYS LATER THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED AS FIXED. BASED ON DEALER'S RESOLUTIONS IT WAS EVAP LEAK CODE AND THEY JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE CAP. WEEK LATER THE SIGN CAME BACK AGAIN AND I DROPPED OFF VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER 4 DAYS, DEALER STATED IT WAS SAME CODE AGAIN AND IT WONT HAPPEN AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK AND TWO WEEK LATER THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN AND DISAPPEARED AFTER THREE DAY. THE FOURTH TIME LIGHT CAME BACK AGAIN AND I WILL BE DROPPING OFF THE VEHICLE AGAIN. THE DEALER IS STILL UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. BASED ON THE DISCUSSION WITH SERVICE MANAGER, IT IS MINOR PROBLEM FOR THEM BUT THE ISSUE IS KEEP COMING BACK AND I HAVE TO KEEP BEINGING THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO FIX IT.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON I20/459 ENTRY RAMP IN BIRMINGHAM, AL. VEHICLE STOPPED AND 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. PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND TURNED THE SWITCH TWICE BEFORE IT WOULD CRANK AGAIN. UPON STARTING- THE SAME "SERVICE NOW" LIGHT APPEARED AND CAR WAS ABLE TO DRIVE. "SERVICE NOW" LIGHT VANISHED ABOUT 10 SECONDS AFTER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING AGAIN.
Power train, Seat belts, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 15, 2018
UNCONTROLLED SPEEDING HARD IMPACT ON BUMP VERY LOW SUSPENSION SYSTEM HIGHER MPG THAN ADVERTISED