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2019 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

1 recall and 387 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
387complaints
15crashes reported
11fires reported
10injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine202 · 52%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)62 · 16%
  • Service Brakes54 · 14%
  • Electrical System48 · 12%
  • Power Train42 · 11%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System28 · 7%
  • Unknown Or Other26 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control18 · 5%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance13 · 3%
  • Structure7 · 2%

What owners report

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine

My 2019 hyundai tucson value awd with the 2.0l nu gdi engine has experienced repeated sudden loss of acceleration and limp mode, creating a serious safety concern. on august 11, 2026, the vehicle suddenly lost normal acceleration and the check-engine light flashed. the dealership found diagnostic code p1326. a bearing clearance test (bct) passed, the knock sensor was replaced, codes were cleared, and a short road te

Electrical System,Service Brakes

My husband was driving the car to work and all of a sudden a bunch of dash warning lights came on. it was lit up like a christmas tree. then the car went into limp mode. the vehicle has been at the dealership 4 weeks. and they refuse to do a 20 min test on the abs module. it is a part of the hecu settlement. you can find the settlement at [xxx] my husband is an electronic engineer. he knows why all the lights are

Engine

Nhtsa safety complaint – 2019 hyundai tucson engine failure i am reporting a serious engine safety concern involving my 2019 hyundai tucson awd 2.0l (vin: [xxx]). on xxx, the red engine oil-pressure warning light suddenly illuminated while i was preparing to drive home. concerned about possible engine failure, i stopped using the vehicle and had it towed to pohanka hyundai in [xxx]. on xxx, the dealership provided

Engine

While driving on the highway 65 mph in our 2019 hyundai tucson awd, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe power loss, loud engine knocking, engine light flashing, and the car in limp mode. this caused a terrifying hazard. we exited to safety, the car was towed and is at a hyundai dealership. it pulled a diagnostic engine trouble code p1326 (knock sensor detection system). the dealership confirmed the code, but i

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2019 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tucson. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.