2019 Hyundai Tucson: common problems and reliability

The 2019 Hyundai Tucson has 369 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes. Owners most often flag *current generation (2022-2026):.

Safety record for the 2019 model year

369
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
14
Crash reports
10
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2019 Hyundai Tucson vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
190
service brakes
115
hydraulic
61
electrical system
46
power train
40

Recalls affecting the 2019 Tucson

service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Campaign 20V543000

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 Br

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and varies significantly by model year and powertrain. For the current generation (2022+), particularly hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants, owner feedback is generally positive, praising the quiet ride, comfortable interior, strong dr

  • *Current Generation (2022-2026):
  • Dashboard/Infotainment Blackouts: Complete instrument cluster and center screen failures while driving at highway speeds. Dealers often cannot replicate, leaving issue unresolved. Frequency: recurrent.
  • 12-Volt Battery Failures: Repeated battery drain and failure, particularly in PHEV models, requiring jumps and replacements. Suspected parasitic drain from Bluelink or ICCU. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Transmission/"Limp Mode" Issues: Vehicle entering a protective "limp mode," severely limiting speed (e.g., cannot exceed 20 mph/32 km/h), sometimes without a check engine light. Reported in 2022 models. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Fuel Injector Failure: Reports of failed fuel injectors causing rough running and lack of power, covered under warranty but causing significant downtime. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson.

Typical used price

Used Tucson listings typically run $24,059–$28,930 across 2017 to 2026 model years.

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