2019 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

190Engine complaints

51.5%Of all 369 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE190 · 51.5%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC61 · 16.5%

SERVICE BRAKES51 · 13.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45 · 12.2%

POWER TRAIN40 · 10.8%

Share of the 369 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI TUCSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD…”NHTSA complaint 11378269 — filed 12/07/2020

“I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HYUNDAI REGARDING A RECALL FOR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ON HYUNDAI TUCSON. I ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BUT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11376320 — filed 11/25/2020

“I BOUGHT A HYUNDAI TUCSON LAST MAY 2019 THINKING THAT I WAS INVESTING ON SAFETY BUT I WAS COMPLETELY WRONG. I'M NOW HAVING RECALL AFTER…”NHTSA complaint 11374138 — filed 11/11/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson: 190 of 369 complaints on file (51.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.