2019 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 495 complaints
495
Total Complaints
15,400mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
19
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

5,000 25th Percentile
15,400 Median Mileage
38,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine
177
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
60
Service Brakes
51
Electrical System
42
Power Train
39
Unknown Or Other
25
Fuel/Propulsion System
23
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Warnings
6
Body
6

Severity Assessment

19
Crashes
17
Fires
12
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"UNCONTROLLED SPEEDING HARD IMPACT ON BUMP VERY LOW SUSPENSION SYSTEM HIGHER MPG THAN ADVERTISED"
"UNCONTROLLED SPEEDING HARD IMPACT ON BUMP VERY LOW SUSPENSION SYSTEM HIGHER MPG THAN ADVERTISED"
"UNCONTROLLED SPEEDING HARD IMPACT ON BUMP VERY LOW SUSPENSION SYSTEM HIGHER MPG THAN ADVERTISED"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 177 complaints
25th: 6,494 mi Median: 39,000 mi 75th: 77,464 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60 complaints
25th: 19,834 mi Median: 25,000 mi 75th: 36,000 mi
Service Brakes 51 complaints
25th: 5,000 mi Median: 11,400 mi 75th: 24,000 mi
Electrical System 42 complaints
25th: 4,512 mi Median: 8,833 mi 75th: 22,250 mi
Power Train 39 complaints
25th: 1,575 mi Median: 6,900 mi 75th: 15,400 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 69 NY: 36 CA: 29 PA: 26 TX: 23 IL: 20 OH: 19 WA: 18 NJ: 18 NC: 16

Who Files Complaints?

1.4%
Original Owners
98.6%
Second+ Owners

Hyundai Tucson — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200527316
200620221
20078510
2008667
2009244
2010784
20111737
201231318
201331320
20142374
201530314
2016212723
2017141623
201850322
20202145
2021913
202252240
202318327
202411117
202530532

Active Recalls (1)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Control Unit/Module
Campaign 20V543000 | 04/09/2020
An engine compartment fire can increase the risk of injury or crash.
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 away from structures as a precaution until t

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
  • Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
  • Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
  • Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
  • Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
  • Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28