2019 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
Engine problems account for 204 of 379 total complaints (54%) filed against the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. NHTSA lists 8 fires and 3 crashes tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 40,790. No related recalls are listed for this year in the data provided.
- Engine complaints
- 204
- 54% of 379
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 40,790 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls or loses power suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes accompanied by smoke from under the hood.
- Some owners report the engine catching fire after a ticking noise, stalling, or loss of acceleration, occasionally leading to total loss of the vehicle.
- Check engine light comes on shortly before or during a stall event, with gray, white, or black smoke visible from the hood or rear of the vehicle.
- A knock sensor replacement was reported after the vehicle slowed unexpectedly at low speed, with the problem recurring a month later.
- One owner reported a fire and heavy smoke within the first 400 miles of ownership, shortly after purchase from the dealership.
- Owners describe the engine seizing or failing to restart after stopping in traffic, sometimes with smoke coming from the starter area.
When 2019 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 21, 2019, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine issues make up 204 of the 379 total complaints filed for the 2019 Tucson, or 54% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2019 Hyundai Tucson engine fires?
- The data provided lists no related recalls for the 2019 Tucson's engine problems, though some owner complaints mention learning of a recall after their incident.
- At what mileage do 2019 Tucson engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2019 Tucson is 40,790 miles.
- Do 2019 Tucson engine complaints involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 fire incidents and 3 crashes connected to engine complaints on the 2019 Tucson.
- How does the 2019 Tucson compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2019 Tucson's engine share of 54% is lower than 2018 (65%) and 2017 (61%) but higher than 2020 (42%) and 2022 (33%).