NHTSA has received 375 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, or 48.9 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #52 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 12% lower; against other Compact SUVs it is 21% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2018-12-15 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 21 days.
375Complaints
48.9Complaints per year on the road
1.16Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls · ⚠ 1
6.7%Share involving a crash or fire
52Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2018) drew 45.1 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2020) drew 26.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2019 model collected 86 complaints, 7% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (52.3% of complaints), followed by Brakes (26.9%) and Electrical (7.2%). Engine complaints are 2.4 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “oil”, “consumption”, “knock sensor” and “light”. 25 reports (6.7%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 10 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 44 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was after five years (34% of incidents). In the last 12 months 52 new complaints were filed, versus 49 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 27% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires” (opened 2023-11-17, still open).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles1.16
vs. other Hyundai models0.88
vs. other 2019 models1.07
vs. other Compact SUVs0.79
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (86)1.07
While traveling northbound on [XXX] in Florida traffic came to a stop, and when I stopped, my engine seized, I attempted to restart, but was unable to get a restart.
Engine · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761578 · Fire
ABS light on dash is illuminated due to no known cause. Mechanic explained that the ABS system will not work when the light is illuminated which, I believe, contributed to a "fender bender" my vehicle was involved in due to the ABS system failure.
Brakes · 2026-08-28 · ODI 11760202 · Crash
OnXXX my car experienced sudden knocking in the engine. I pulled over to the service station on the [XXX] and had my car towed to Empire Hyundai in [XXX]. I had just changed oil on XXXand upon inspection oil level was fine.
Engine · 2026-08-29 · ODI 11760673
When the vehicle in front of me stopped quickly, I braked quickly but did not hit the car. At that time, all the lights on my dashboard went off and were still on when I took the car to dealer for a diagnosis.
Brakes · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758362
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.
Electrical · 2026-05-15 · ODI 11738088
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
Risk: 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.
AQ23002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · Opened 2023-11-17 · Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
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…
Loss of Motive PowerClosed
DP22003 · ENGINE · Opened 2022-09-12 · Closed 2023-12-12 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2022
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 i…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
375 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, or about 48.9 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 52.3% of complaints.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires” (opened 2023-11-17, still open).
Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 52 new complaints were filed, versus 49 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 375 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, or 48.9 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.16, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 76 model-year 2019 vehicles we track, it ranks #52 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 12% lower; against other Compact SUVs it is 21% lower.