Worst 2019 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Hydraulic Brakes
Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 181 | 2 | 6 | 45,537 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 60 | — | — | 9,627 mi | |
| Brakes | 51 | 4 | 3 | 14,950 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 42 | 1 | 2 | 13,372 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 39 | 2 | 1 | 9,344 mi | |
| Fuel System | 23 | 1 | 3 | 5,194 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 1 | — | 14,851 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 3,618 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 9,151 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Tucson
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~652,024 vehicles.
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.
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2019 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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