2019 Hyundai Tucson Problems & Owner Complaints

Engine 191 2 crash 7 fire

“On March 21st, while driving my Hyundai vehicle, I noticed the vehicle began making a ticking sound. After stopping the vehicle, it slowly began catching on fire. The fire ultimately spread and resulted in the vehicle becoming a total loss. This created a serious safety concern and placed me at risk. I later learned there was a recall associated with the vehicle. However, I never received any recall notices because Hyundai reportedly had the wrong address on file. Had I been properly notified of the recall and potential safety risks, I would have done everything in my power to ensure the vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11737337, 2026 · fire

“I was driving approx 55mph on [XXX] in my 2019 hyundai tucson when the check engine light came on and the engine started to stall. I felt the acceleration dying down in the middle of busy highway traffic. Gray smoke started coming from the hood cracks. I luckily was in the right lane already, so when I could I veered off to the shoulder and the car quit. The smoke was increasing badly. Ppl from the highway were yelling its going to blow up get away from it! I was so scared. I grabbed my phone and keys and ran as far as I could while dialing 911. Within a couple minutes flames were swallowing t…”
NHTSA complaint #11594075, 2024 · fire

“I was driving on the highway. The engine began making a ticking noise that momentarily went away and then quickly got louder. I saw white smoke out of the back, pulled over, and then saw black smoke from the front. The check engine light only momentarily came out AFTER the white smoke was visible and I was actively pulling over. I ran out of the car, and turned to look only to see a fire under the engine bay. I did not have a collision nor hit anything on the road. Engine had full synthetic oil in it, and the oil was changed less than 10,000 miles precious. (Also checked oil level/condition th…”
NHTSA complaint #11563969, 2024 · fire

Service Brakes 116 5 crash 3 fire 3 injury

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at low speeds, pulling into a parking spot on an incline, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop. Then the vehicle traveled through several 15-gallon pots with trees, a patio, elliptical machines, and a wooden fence. The driver veered to the left, went down a mountain approximately 30 feet, continued down the hill, and crashed into a pine tree where it came to a halt. The occupant in the front passenger seat sustained a concussion. The driver sustained injuries to her lip and medical attention…”
NHTSA complaint #11522591, 2023 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact leased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and making a turn, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond and she crashed into an unknown vehicle. The brake warning light was illuminated. There was smoke detected in the vehicle. The air bag deployed. The contact sustained injuries to the arm and medical attention was provided. The passenger occupant did not sustain any injuries. There were no reported fires. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The contact called the local dealer but the vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11489544, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the contact's wife was driving and parking the vehicle, the contact's wife depressed the brake pedal and the service brakes were inoperable. In addition, the contact stated that the anti collision braking system was inoperable and did not function as intended. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle crashed into several oversize planters in the parking lot. In addition, the vehicle crashed into a wooden fence and then crashed into a tree. The contact's seventeen-year-old granddaughter was seated in the fr…”
NHTSA complaint #11569111, 2023 · crash · fire

Electrical System 46 1 crash 3 fire

“On March 21st, while driving my Hyundai vehicle, I noticed the vehicle began making a ticking sound. After stopping the vehicle, it slowly began catching on fire. The fire ultimately spread and resulted in the vehicle becoming a total loss. This created a serious safety concern and placed me at risk. I later learned there was a recall associated with the vehicle. However, I never received any recall notices because Hyundai reportedly had the wrong address on file. Had I been properly notified of the recall and potential safety risks, I would have done everything in my power to ensure the vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11737337, 2026 · fire

“I was driving approx 55mph on [XXX] in my 2019 hyundai tucson when the check engine light came on and the engine started to stall. I felt the acceleration dying down in the middle of busy highway traffic. Gray smoke started coming from the hood cracks. I luckily was in the right lane already, so when I could I veered off to the shoulder and the car quit. The smoke was increasing badly. Ppl from the highway were yelling its going to blow up get away from it! I was so scared. I grabbed my phone and keys and ran as far as I could while dialing 911. Within a couple minutes flames were swallowing t…”
NHTSA complaint #11594075, 2024 · fire

“I was driving on the highway. The engine began making a ticking noise that momentarily went away and then quickly got louder. I saw white smoke out of the back, pulled over, and then saw black smoke from the front. The check engine light only momentarily came out AFTER the white smoke was visible and I was actively pulling over. I ran out of the car, and turned to look only to see a fire under the engine bay. I did not have a collision nor hit anything on the road. Engine had full synthetic oil in it, and the oil was changed less than 10,000 miles precious. (Also checked oil level/condition th…”
NHTSA complaint #11563969, 2024 · fire

Power Train 40 2 crash 1 fire

“I was driving approx 55mph on [XXX] in my 2019 hyundai tucson when the check engine light came on and the engine started to stall. I felt the acceleration dying down in the middle of busy highway traffic. Gray smoke started coming from the hood cracks. I luckily was in the right lane already, so when I could I veered off to the shoulder and the car quit. The smoke was increasing badly. Ppl from the highway were yelling its going to blow up get away from it! I was so scared. I grabbed my phone and keys and ran as far as I could while dialing 911. Within a couple minutes flames were swallowing t…”
NHTSA complaint #11594075, 2024 · fire

“While almost at a complete stop in the process of putting my 2019 Hyundai Tucson in park at my friends home to drop her off, the car involuntarily surged/accelerated forward over a cement curbing and landscaping timber and slide down a small incline into a tree and landscaping boulder! After looking on line concerning the malfunction it seems there are abundant claims from other 2017-2019 Hyundai Tucson owners that have experienced this exact mechanical defect under this frightening description of a surge or acceleration out of the drivers control! It's the craziest, scariest thing ever. We ha…”
NHTSA complaint #11682968, 2025 · crash

“DRIVING HWY SPEEDS 65MPH, CAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND ALMOST KILLED BY TRUCK WHILE CHANGING LANES. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR THEN DIED, LOCKED, AND CAN NOT BE OPENED WITH PHYSICAL KEY, KEY FOB NOR BLUELINK REMOTE. CAR IS BRAND NEW JULY PURCHASE 1800 MILES. BLUELINK SHOWS 0 PROBLEMS UNDER DIAGNOSTICS.”
NHTSA complaint #11270466, 2019 · crash

Unknown Or Other 25 2 crash 1 fire

“1.3 MILES AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED THE 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON IT STARTED TO SMOKE. 5 MINUTES LATER IT WAS ON FIRE!! IT HAD LESS THAN 400 MILES ON IT AND I'VE YET TO FIND OUT WHAT EXACTLY CAUSED THE FIRE. HYUNDAI OR THE DEALERSHIP WON'T TELL ME. THE FIRE CAME FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO START IT AND CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE OFF.”
NHTSA complaint #11265995, 2019 · fire

“I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the recent theft of my 2019 Hyundai Tucson, which I believe was exacerbated by a software update provided by Hyundai. Several months ago, I had my vehicle updated with a software patch at a Hyundai dealership, specifically intended to address vulnerabilities related to vehicle theft. However, despite the update, my vehicle was stolen on August 8, 2024, and later totaled in a crash. I have been informed by police and insurance company officials that thieves are now exploiting a method involving breaking a window and popping the ignition, as…”
NHTSA complaint #11614909, 2024 · crash

“The contact leased a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated on four separate occasions while driving and without warning, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The contact then stated that the second time while idled in line behind another vehicle, the vehicle jerked and then lunged forward. As a result, the vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The contact then stated that the third time while stopped at a stop light, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward almost causing the v…”
NHTSA complaint #11480966, 2022 · crash

Fuel/Propulsion System 24 1 crash 4 fire

“On March 21st, while driving my Hyundai vehicle, I noticed the vehicle began making a ticking sound. After stopping the vehicle, it slowly began catching on fire. The fire ultimately spread and resulted in the vehicle becoming a total loss. This created a serious safety concern and placed me at risk. I later learned there was a recall associated with the vehicle. However, I never received any recall notices because Hyundai reportedly had the wrong address on file. Had I been properly notified of the recall and potential safety risks, I would have done everything in my power to ensure the vehi…”
NHTSA complaint #11737337, 2026 · fire

“on [XXX], we received the Tucson back from dealer from a complete engine replacement due to recall. On [XXX], our college son was returning to school from visiting a friend. He said he thought the car sounded a little different. There were no engine light warnings, so he didn't think much of it. About an hour into the trip, he started to smell gas, a few minutes later he started to smell smoke and saw smoke coming into the vehicle through the consoles. He looked behind him and saw a trail of fire and smoke. He decided to pull over but the brakes FAILED. He went into the median, applied…”
NHTSA complaint #11644763, 2025 · fire

“I was driving on the highway. The engine began making a ticking noise that momentarily went away and then quickly got louder. I saw white smoke out of the back, pulled over, and then saw black smoke from the front. The check engine light only momentarily came out AFTER the white smoke was visible and I was actively pulling over. I ran out of the car, and turned to look only to see a fire under the engine bay. I did not have a collision nor hit anything on the road. Engine had full synthetic oil in it, and the oil was changed less than 10,000 miles precious. (Also checked oil level/condition th…”
NHTSA complaint #11563969, 2024 · fire

Vehicle Speed Control 16 1 crash 2 injury

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at low speeds, pulling into a parking spot on an incline, the vehicle accelerated and failed to stop. Then the vehicle traveled through several 15-gallon pots with trees, a patio, elliptical machines, and a wooden fence. The driver veered to the left, went down a mountain approximately 30 feet, continued down the hill, and crashed into a pine tree where it came to a halt. The occupant in the front passenger seat sustained a concussion. The driver sustained injuries to her lip and medical attention…”
NHTSA complaint #11522591, 2023 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The vehicle was brought in just after a month of owning it due to it was accelerating slow and driving bad salesmans sent it to Hyundai dealership for diagnosis and it came back that the motor needed to be replaced due to recall vehicle was in repair shop for over 3 months to get a new motor once returned the very next day the check engine light came back on so I brung it back to the Hyundai dealership per Hub City's salesmans instruction to have vehicle diagnosis again. Hyundai advised that the vehicle needed a catalyst converter among other codes detected on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11680676, 2025

“’ve replaced the catalytic converter two times , the check engine light is on so it says I need another catalytic converter, that was in June 2024. The car was at the shop yesterday, needs catalytic converter and oil is pooling all throughout the car , fumes from the exhaust are coming back into the car which makes me physically ill. The engine revs and slows down by itself, it goes through oil on such a regular basis that I have to carry a full size jug of oil with me at all times because I need to put it in before I leave work and when I am on my way back home , the dipstick will be dry.”
NHTSA complaint #11606361, 2024

Forward Collision Avoidance 11

“My 2019 Hyundai Tuscan has been burning oil and the oil has to be topped off every 1,000 miles or so. There are multiple check engine lights illuminated: abs, front collision, traction. These lights have flashed off and on for 3 years but are not light up solid. This sounds like an issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11711137, 2025

“I have been having a number of things happen; 1- my car will lurch forward at times when I release the brake and hit the gas pedal. 2- the forward collision warning keeps coming on. 3- My heating and oil cooler hoses leaking as well as metal lines, all started to leak at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #11653785, 2025

“The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle automatically brake, independently without the brake pedal being depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where several codes were illuminated and advised the contact to take vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,803.”
NHTSA complaint #11628339, 2024

Structure 7

“Our Tucson was stolen in Charlotte, NC on [XXX]. The pax rear window was broken and the thieves broke open the steering column to start the car. It appears they used the well-known "Tik-Tok" method. I have record that our Tucson had the "software update" installed, at a local dealership, a year ago. This update (which should've been a recall) was supposed to address this issue. Despite this update, the car was stolen in less than 2 minutes (I have Ring camera pictures with timestamps). I have doubts now that the dealership actually did the update. Part of the update includes a specific windo…”
NHTSA complaint #11666457, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was water overflowing from the front passenger's side floormat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the water entry point could not be determined. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where another brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagn…”
NHTSA complaint #11722516, 2024

“The paint on the hood of my 2019 Hyundai Tucson started peeling in August 2023. I took it to a Hyundai dealership in October to see if they could fix it. The dealership said it was a manufacturer's problem and my paint insurance was not going to cover it. The employee told me that he would submit a claim to Hyundai, asking if corporate would cover part of the cost. I have yet to receive a response.”
NHTSA complaint #11568286, 2023

Exterior Lighting 6

“Both Headlights suddenly became very dim WHILE I WAS DRIVING. On normal lights there is almost no light beam coming out at all, and on bright lights there is slightly more lighting, but there is also what looks to be a large shadow across the light beams. I’ve had it checked and there are NO bulbs burnt out.”
NHTSA complaint #11686093, 2025

“While driving to work this morning, at approximately 04:25, on a mountain road both my low beams failed out of nowhere. I pullover in to a turn out as my high beams still worked. I go look and my passenger low beam comes back on. I make the decision to get back on the road and drive slower to try and get down the mountain. A moment later the passenger low beam turns off as do my high beams. I do not get any warning lamps for my high beams, just my low beams. I had to drive in pitch black with my hazards on trying to find a turn out or a safe place to pull over. I was not far too from home and…”
NHTSA complaint #11681479, 2025

“Car uses quart 1/2 for 300miles gives no warning of lo oil level . This will lead to engine failure while driving.Dealer acknowledges consumption issues offers combustion maintenance at customer expense but service technician says save money as service doesn’t work.”
NHTSA complaint #11652638, 2025

Lane Departure 5

“My 2019 Hyundai Tucson, VIN [XXX] , has developed engine knocking, which may indicate internal engine failure. A mechanic has suggested a possible loss of cylinder compression, though the exact cause has not been confirmed. Hyundai vehicles from similar model years have experienced engine failures related to bearing wear and metal debris, leading to stalling, loss of power, and complete engine failure. These failures present a serious safety risk, particularly if the engine fails while driving. I am concerned that this defect could result in sudden loss of power or engine seizure, increasing…”
NHTSA complaint #11705929, 2025

“The TSB needs to be replaced according to the Hyundai Dealership. This is a known problem and would normally be covered under warranty but I am just outside of my warranty window and it just started happening. The entire audio system, touch screen controls, and hands-free controls do not work. The touch screen freezes after a few seconds and freezes on my backup camera creating a major driving distraction. The audio system does not shut of once the vehicle has been turned off creating a problem for the battery which I have to manually disconnect or it will continue to power my touchscreen…”
NHTSA complaint #11598013, 2024

“Check engine light comes on it has come more then 5 times. I take it to the dealership. They tell me they are doing an oil consumption test this makes the 5th one. Lane assist when trying to move away from a vehicle it pulls back almost getting you into an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11586802, 2024

Engine And Engine Cooling 4

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving the vehicle failed to exceed 25 MPH and stalled several times. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times; however, the failure persisted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with exhaust system failure. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and a DTC for engine failure was retrieved due to the exhaust system failure. The dealer forwa…”
NHTSA complaint #11665265, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle had been experiencing excessive oil consumption, and the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact continued driving uphill, and the vehicle experienced reduced power and was driving sluggishly. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop at the traffic light, the contact depressed the brake pedal firmly out of fear that the vehicle would roll backwards. The vehicle was taken to Valvoline, where oil was…”
NHTSA complaint #11653401, 2025

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11606861, 2024

Air Bags 3 3 crash 4 injury

“None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle is currently sitting in a tow yard, but is awaiting a an assessment by the insurance adjuster. If the car is totaled, I do not know where it will go. My safety was compromised both when I was T boned by the first car on the passenger side of my car, which no air bags deployed at that time, and then from that car, I was pushed into oncoming traffic, where I was hit head on from another car. I was jilted to the left and sustained injuries, and then when I was struck head on, I was jilted forward towards the steering wheel, and then jilted backwards, al…”
NHTSA complaint #11583313, 2024 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and making a left turn a second vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of the vehicle. During the crash the vehicle sustained severe front end damaged but the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a concussion that later required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contact regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure milea…”
NHTSA complaint #11607901, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS MOTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A SLIGHT HILL, THE DRIVER REACHED AN ICY PATCH AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED HEAD ON INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING IT TO SHATTER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION VIA AMBULANCE ON THE SCENE. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONE D THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RENTED VIA ENTERPRISE. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TOWED TO…”
NHTSA complaint #11291025, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 3

“ON A ROAD TRIP WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING MY 2019 CPO HYUNDAI TUCSON/10800 MILES, THE CAR DID THIS BIG JOLT AND THE FORWARD VEHICLE COLLISION DETECTION AVOIDANCE, HAZARD INDICATOR & SERVICE NOW LIGHTS WENT OFF. THE ENGINE RPM'S REVVED UP VERY HIGH CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN I CAME TO A STOP THE CAR WOULD BARELY GO WITH THE PEDAL ALMOST FLOORED. THIS MADE THE DRIVING THRU THE INTERSECTIONS WITH CARS HONKING DANGEROUS. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF, IT RESET ITSELF AND WAS BACK TO NORMAL. THE VERY NEXT DAY ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DID THE EXACT SAME THING WITH EVEN A BIGGER JOLT AND ALL THE INDICATORS ABOVE WENT…”
NHTSA complaint #11372744, 2020

“THE ENGINE LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, AT TIMES WHEN MY SUV CRANKS UP, IT SHAKES, AND THE BRAKE PADS HAS OPENING OF AIR ENTRANCE. I DON'T FEEL SAFE! IT'S LIKE THAT WHEN IT'S IN MOTION, TURNING, AND ON HIGHWAY DRIVE. ALSO, IT ACTS AS IF IT WANTS TO CUT OFF AT TIMES.”
NHTSA complaint #11365897, 2020

“MY AUTO LOCK, COLLISION LIGHT, AND OTHER WARNING LIGHTS HAVE WILL NOT GO OFF. STEERING IS HARD, BRAKES ARE ON, AND THIS IS A FAIRLY NEW CAR WITH ABOUT 11,000 MILES ON IT.”
NHTSA complaint #11308000, 2020

Seats 3 1 crash 2 injury

“Our Hyundai Tucson was hit from behind in a multi-car collision at approximately 30 mph and front driver and passenger seats collapsed to the reclining position”
NHTSA complaint #11472109, 2022 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T SHIFTING OUT PROPERLY. YOU CAN HEAR THE CAR REVVING UP AND NOT CHANGING GEARS. THE ACCELERATION IS SLOW AS WELL. ALTHOUGH I'M PRESSING ON THE GAS, IT TAKES A WHILE FOR THE CAR TO PICK UP SPEED. THE DRIVER SEAT IN MY BRAND NEW TUSCAN IS ALSO PEELING. I HAVEN'T CLEANED THE SEAT WITH ANY KIND OF CHEMICALS, BUT A SMALL SPOT IS VISIBLY PEELING.”
NHTSA complaint #11325869, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE SLED WHICH DID NOT PROVIDE A SAFE SUPPORT. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH IT COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. THE DEALER TAMIAMI HYUNDAI (6780 AIRPORT-PULLING RD, NAPLES, FL 34109 (239) 417-1222) WAS NOTIFIED BUT NOT RESOLUTION WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO FAILURE MILEAGE. INCORRECT NOT MAIN REASON. I REPORTED THAT THE FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS WERE POSITIONED AT THE BACK OF THE SEATS, WERE F…”
NHTSA complaint #11244498, 2019

Steering 3

“On three occasions while the vehicle was idling, the dashboard screens and interior lights went completely black, and the steering wheel jerked abruptly in my hands. This sudden electrical failure creates a serious safety concern, particularly if it were to occur while driving at higher speeds. The dealer has not been able to reproduce the problem. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. There were no warning lamps after the problem occurred. The vehicle has been inspected multiple times by a Hyundai dealership. On one occasion, the dealership retained th…”
NHTSA complaint #11712796, 2025

“The MDPS sensor is faulty and the electronic power steering shut down on my wife while she was driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11633900, 2024

“This car was stolen because the manufacturer neglected to install an immobilizer in the engine. The car was locked and parked in a secure location, and someone broke the window, opened the steering column and was able to start the car with simply a USB. This incident could have entirely been avoided if it weren’t for the negligence of Hyundai manufacturers for not installing a key component of this vehicle. The engine immobilizer. The car has since been in the shop for 50 days attempting to repair the damage done by the thieves. Charging me tons of money in deductibles, transportation fees, re…”
NHTSA complaint #11485277, 2022

Visibility 3

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the contact's husband was driving, the contact noticed an abnormal loud sound. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact noticed an unusual odor in the interior of the vehicle. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the engine seized. In addition, the contact stated that the smoke and the unusual odor subsided. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. In addition, the contact stated tha…”
NHTSA complaint #11738088, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while parked and occupied in the vehicle, attempting to close the drive side door, and he heard a raddling noise coming from the front of the vehicle and his wife existed the vehicle and noticed the noise was coming from the windshield. The contact mention his wife also noticed mold and water near the drive side part of the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed him we no recall they could not…”
NHTSA complaint #11735501, 2026

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there was water overflowing from the front passenger's side floormat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the water entry point could not be determined. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where a brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where another brake sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagn…”
NHTSA complaint #11722516, 2024

Seat Belts 2

“REAR SEAT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LATCH.”
NHTSA complaint #11300362, 2020

“UNCONTROLLED SPEEDING HARD IMPACT ON BUMP VERY LOW SUSPENSION SYSTEM HIGHER MPG THAN ADVERTISED”
NHTSA complaint #11161500, 2018

Suspension 2 1 crash

“While almost at a complete stop in the process of putting my 2019 Hyundai Tucson in park at my friends home to drop her off, the car involuntarily surged/accelerated forward over a cement curbing and landscaping timber and slide down a small incline into a tree and landscaping boulder! After looking on line concerning the malfunction it seems there are abundant claims from other 2017-2019 Hyundai Tucson owners that have experienced this exact mechanical defect under this frightening description of a surge or acceleration out of the drivers control! It's the craziest, scariest thing ever. We ha…”
NHTSA complaint #11682968, 2025 · crash

“*Inside of car smelt like urine upon start. Car went into limp mode. First trip to dealership, catalytic converter was replaced. After the 6th time to dealership for same issue, manufacture approved engine replacement. *The car went into limp mode which posed a safety risk to our family as well as other vehicles on the road. This happened twice while on the freeway and we could have been rear-ended due to unexpected reduced speed. This also happened twice while turning with oncoming traffic approaching. *The problem was reproduced as this happened 6 times before the manufacture would appro…”
NHTSA complaint #11519620, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 2

“My windshield wipers quit working in the middle of a snow storm. I’ve seen there’s a re all on some 2019 Hyundai Tucson’s for the wiper motor. Wondering why mine isn’t included.”
NHTSA complaint #11715414, 2026

“this is the third windscreen cracked due to stress crack,”
NHTSA complaint #11520780, 2023

Rollover 1 1 injury

“The contact's daughter owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that his daughter had parked the vehicle and left it unattended while in the on position. After approximately 10-15 minutes, the daughter attempted to shut off the vehicle by turning the ignition key from the front passenger side, but after powering off the vehicle rolled backwards down the driveway, also dragging the daughter. While rolling backwards, the front passenger door hit the concrete mail box, and the vehicle continued to roll across the street before stopping in the neighbor's yard. During the incident, the daught…”
NHTSA complaint #11705009, 2025 · 1 injury(ies)

Wheels 1 1 fire