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2019 Hyundai Tucson vs 2020 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2019 Hyundai Tucson2020 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints371174
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)141102
Investigations21
Crash reports145
Fire reports102
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)23–2623–25
Median reported incident mileage21,700 mi11,166 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine19170
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6217
Service Brakes5126
Electrical System4619
Power Train409
Fuel/propulsion System244
Forward Collision Avoidance1112
Vehicle Speed Control163

Symptoms owners describe

Check engine light6418
Stalling4311
Oil consumption4321
Loss of power2911
Hesitation / surging166
Vibration / shaking146
Clunking / rattling145
Electrical failures60

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.