2019 Hyundai Tucson vs 2021 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.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 2021 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 371 | 75 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 141 | 85 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 21,700 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 191 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 11 |
| Power Train | 40 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 24 | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 11 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 64 | 12 |
| Stalling | 43 | 6 |
| Oil consumption | 43 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 29 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 6 | 0 |
2019 Hyundai Tucson
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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.