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#BS-2019-HYUTUC-345E

2019 Hyundai Tucson

Based on reports from 484 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
484
Crashes
19
Fires
17
Recalls
1
TSBs
128
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 484 complaints, 19 crashes, 17 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

hesitation on acceleration

6 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
2

front collision avoidance system does not work

3 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
3

engine knocking engine seized cannot drive

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

175 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

83
0–30K
14
30–60K
10
60–90K
7
90–120K
2
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (83 reports) • Median: 14K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (175 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine175 (36%)
Brakes113 (23%)
Electrical41 (8%)
Drivetrain38 (8%)
Other25 (5%)
Fuel System20 (4%)
Speed Control15 (3%)
Collision Avoidance7 (1%)

2019 Hyundai Tucson: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with 175 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,333 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with 113 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
18
28
19
85
20
80
21
45
22
52
23
97
24
83
25
11
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V543000Park OutsideNov 2020

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Tucson is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2019 Hyundai Tucson vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

484

Class avg

351

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 484 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Hyundai Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Hyundai Tucson is related to the engine, with 175 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Tucson has 484 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 17 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Hyundai Tucson has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 14,333 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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