This page covers 2 recalls, 366 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson.
23–26 mpg combined
9–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate what 2019 Tucson owners report, with brakes coming in as the second most-reported system. On the engine side, owners frequently describe sudden seized engines, often with little or no warning beforehand, no check engine light, no prior rough running. Some report an abnormal knocking or ticking sound in the moments before the engine fails, and a number of owners describe smoke or an unusual smell coming from the front of the vehicle during or just after the event. Brake complaints are also fairly common, with owners reporting reduced stopping performance and pedal behavior that doesn't feel normal. The engine failure pattern is the clearest signal in this complaint set, and seized engines showing up across a range of mileages, including vehicles with higher odometer readings, is a detail that appears across multiple reports.
366
Total Complaints
14
Crash-Related
10
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson has 2 recalls, both centered on the same issue: the anti-lock brake control module can corrode internally, short circuit, and start an engine compartment fire.
Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, leading to an expanded recall population. The corrosion develops inside the module itself, and the resulting electrical short can ignite a fire under the hood without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The antilock brake system control module can corrode inside and create an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Hyundai will send you a notice by mail once the repair procedure is finalized.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit can corrode internally, causing an electrical short that may start an engine compartment fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the HECU fuse and update ESC software on 2019-2021 models at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
