2019 Hyundai Tucson power train problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the check engine light began flashing and the vehicle shook severely due to engine misfiring. The vehicle has had a recurring cylinder 3 misfire throughout ownership. Spark plugs and ignition coils were first replaced around 40,000 miles and replaced again in December 2025 for the…”
filed May 29, 2026
“Catalytic converter and oil leak which is causing the vehicle to lose power. The catalytic converter was replaced in 2024 and now is bad again in 2025. Oil consumption has been a problem since 2024. Hyuandi is refusing to repair the vehicle. Despite the engine making a knocking noise and the check…”
filed Feb 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 Tucson | 15 | 6% |
| 2024 Tucson | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 Tucson | 14 | 11% |
| 2022 Tucson | 62 | 17% |
| 2021 Tucson | 7 | 9% |
| 2020 Tucson | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 Tucson | 100 | 26% |
| 2017 Tucson | 289 | 27% |
| 2016 Tucson | 516 | 32% |
| 2015 Tucson | 20 | 9% |
| 2014 Tucson | 11 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.