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RecallGazette

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2018 Hyundai Tucson vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2018 Hyundai Tucson2019 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA complaints396379
Recall campaigns11
Service bulletins (TSBs)166142
Investigations12
Crash reports1315
Fire reports911
NCAP overall rating5/55/5
EPA MPG (combined)22–2723–26
Median reported incident mileage37,754 mi22,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai TucsonHyundai Tucson
Engine243196
Power Train10141
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2062
Service Brakes2153
Electrical System2746
Fuel/propulsion System2225
Vehicle Speed Control1616
Exterior Lighting126

Symptoms owners describe

Oil consumption5743
Stalling5644
Check engine light5465
Hesitation / surging3816
Loss of power3229
Clunking / rattling1914
Vibration / shaking1416
Shifting problems50

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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.