Recalled components: brakes. Most-described problem: the check engine light coming on (78 complaints, 20%), then engine failure or replacement (64). Most-reported area: engine (201 complaints, 52%; median mileage when it happened: 41,600).
More complaints than a typical Tucson year
The 2019 drew 155 owner complaints in its first three years, against 146 for a typical Tucson year.
Years to avoid: 2016 and 2022. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
NHTSA listing: TUCSON. Hyundai campaign 195.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson apart from an audit query, which reviews a company's recall and reporting duties rather than the vehicle.
What owners report
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Tucson. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Check engine light78 · 20%
Median 81,400 miles at failure, from 20 reports with mileage
Engine failure or replacement64 · 17%
Excessive oil consumption50 · 13%
Loss of power or limp mode46 · 12%
Stalling or shutting off43 · 11%
Median 26,800 miles at failure, from 20 reports with mileage
Median 41,600 miles at failure, from 39 reports with mileage
Brakes116 · 30%
Median 19,200 miles at failure, from 26 reports with mileage
Electrical system48 · 12%
Median 12,000 miles at failure, from 17 reports with mileage
Powertrain42 · 11%
Fuel and propulsion system28 · 7%
Speed control17 · 4%
Forward collision avoidance13 · 3%
Most named: warnings (6); automatic emergency braking (5)
Unknown or other26 · 7%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Hyundai Tucson recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2019 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Tucson drew the most (449) and the 2019 drew 155.
Owner complaints
2019: 386 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model year
Complaints
2010
59
2011
124
2012
255
2013
266
2014
202
2015
229
2016
1,626
2017
1,097
2018
399
2019
386
2020
179
2021
84
2022
511
2023
184
2024
158
2025
459
2026
102
Safety recalls
2019: 1 recallTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model year
Recalls
2010
4
2011
5
2012
3
2013
3
2014
2
2015
2
2016
5
2017
3
2018
1
2019
1
2020
1
2021
1
2022
3
2023
2
2024
4
2025
7
2026
6
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 386 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, the problems described most are the check engine light coming on (78), engine failure or replacement (64), and excessive oil consumption (50). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson apart from an audit query, which reviews a company's recall and reporting duties rather than the vehicle.
How do I check if my Tucson has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: TUCSON.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.