2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
488
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
The 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON has received a total of 488 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (175 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (60 complaints), and Service Brakes (51 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON, potentially affecting up to 652,024 vehicles.
Recall 20V543000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 652,024 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
488 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Oil extremely hot and burnt to oil stick. Running really hot. Dangerous possible fire hazard
Low oil, burnt oil on dip stick, engine running dangerous hot, lights on on dash, engine knocking
Oil extremely hot and burnt to oil stick. Running really hot. Dangerous possible fire hazard
Low oil, burnt oil on dip stick, engine running dangerous hot, lights on on dash, engine knocking
The vehicle has consumed the oil and no light came on. I drove and i checked when the running engine start doing a dry noise and loose the power. The stick was completely dry, i filled with 2 litters and now the stick show in the half. My vehicle has 60k miles and tomorrow will check on the servis. It is unacceptable first how the vehicle consumed the oil and the second the system didn't notify risking an overheat and posing an elevated risk to spop in the middle of the road causing an accident or starting a fire due to overheat.
Safety Rating for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
The 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
Hyundai Motor America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
26-01-013H TSB — ENGINE
Certain Santa Fe (TMA), Santa Fe Sport (AN), Sonata (LFA), and Tucson (TL) vehicles equipped with Theta II engines may exhibit elevated engine-out emissions. This bulletin provides instructions for updating the Engine Control Module (ECM) to address this condition.
20-FL-010H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to the repair of DTC P0420 âCatalytic Converter System Bank 1 - Efficiency Below Thresholdâ found stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM). The repair involves performing an ECM Update and replacement of the exhaust manifold catalyst.
20-01-004H-1 — ENGINE
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326. Follow the procedure to inspect the vehicle and replace the engine or update the engine ECU software based on the inspection results.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI TUCSON
- 2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 236 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 300 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 2,112 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 1,400 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 500 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON (current)
- 2020 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 208 complaints
- 2021 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 88 complaints
- 2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 509 complaints
- 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 182 complaints
- 2024 HYUNDAI TUCSON — 91 complaints
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