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2019 Hyundai Tucson Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 7% of its 379 total complaints for that year. There are no related recalls for this fuel system data, and reported failures cluster around hesitation, stalling, and acceleration loss at a median mileage of 4,301.

Fuel System complaints
25
7% of 379
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,301 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle hesitates or fails to gain speed when merging onto highways, causing other cars to pass around it.
  • Accelerator pedal is pressed but the vehicle briefly stops responding or stalls for a couple of seconds, sometimes at intersections with oncoming traffic.
  • Vehicle loses power and cannot exceed a set speed (around 52-54 mph) even with the pedal fully depressed, accompanied by misfires and stalling.
  • Check engine light appears repeatedly with an evap leak code, requiring multiple dealer visits for a cap replacement that does not resolve the issue.
  • Owners report reduced fuel economy alongside unusual noises and intermittent loss of power.

When 2019 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2018, latest Sep 4, 2026.

2019 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2018Dec 2019Jul 2022Jan 2024Sep 2024Aug 2025May 2026
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026; peak Feb 2026 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (1%)
  3. 20125 (2%)
  4. 20136 (2%)
  5. 20146 (3%)
  6. 201513 (6%)
  7. 201656 (3%)
  8. 201777 (7%)
  9. 201822 (6%)
  10. 201925 (7%)
  11. 20206 (3%)
  12. 20218 (10%)
  13. 2022136 (36%)
  14. 202318 (14%)
  15. 20247 (7%)
  16. 20251 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 25 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Tucson, which is 7% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson fuel system?
No related recalls are listed for this fuel system complaint data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2019 Tucson?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 4,301 miles at the time of failure for these complaints.
What do owners describe as the main fuel system symptom?
Owners most often describe hesitation or stalling when accelerating, including trouble merging onto highways and momentary loss of power at intersections.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.