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 dashboard/infotainment blackouts: complete instrument cluster and center screen failures while driving at highway speeds. dealers often cannot replicate, leaving issue unresolved. frequency: recurrent.

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).

Is 2019 a good year for the Tucson?

Across the 12 Tucson model years we track, complaint volume runs from 18 (2009) to 3,147 (2016). With 369 complaints, the 2019 Tucson sits abovethe model's median of 265.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

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,…

  • 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.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tucson. See the full Tucson owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

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

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