How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, making up 11% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson transmission?

No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson.

At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2019 Tucson?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 6,900 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to transmission or powertrain issues?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in this area for the 2019 Tucson, with 0 injuries reported.

How does the 2019 Tucson compare to other model years for this problem?

The 2019 Tucson's 41 complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2016 (517 complaints, 32%) and 2017 (290 complaints, 27%) model years, which show much higher volumes in this area.

2019 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 11% of all 379 complaints for that model year. The median mileage at failure was 6,900 miles, and no related recalls are on file for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 41; 11% of 379
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,900 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sporadic hesitation when accelerating from a complete stop, sometimes described as the car feeling out of gas before lurching forward.
Several owners describe the DCT-equipped Tucson slowing, hesitating, or stopping without warning, especially when merging onto highways or climbing hills.
Multiple complaints describe RPM surges regardless of speed or terrain, most frequent on hills but also occurring on flat roads.
One owner reported the transmission revving without shifting gears, paired with slow acceleration despite pressing the gas.
One owner described a clunk sound, high RPM revving, and loss of power with a failure to shift gears while driving uphill at approximately 40,000 miles.

When 2019 Hyundai Tucson transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2018, latest Sep 10, 2026.

41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Sep 2026; peak May 2024 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tucson model year

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

201022 (37%)
201120 (16%)
201226 (10%)
201316 (6%)
201411 (5%)
201520 (9%)
2016517 (32%)
2017290 (27%)
2018101 (26%)
201941 (11%)
20209 (5%)
20218 (10%)
202263 (17%)
202314 (11%)
20244 (4%)
202515 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have?: NHTSA lists 41 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, making up 11% of the 379 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson transmission?: No related recalls are listed in the data for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson.
At what mileage do transmission problems usually show up on the 2019 Tucson?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this area is 6,900 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to transmission or powertrain issues?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 fire associated with complaints in this area for the 2019 Tucson, with 0 injuries reported.
How does the 2019 Tucson compare to other model years for this problem?: The 2019 Tucson's 41 complaints and 11% share are lower than the 2016 (517 complaints, 32%) and 2017 (290 complaints, 27%) model years, which show much higher volumes in this area.