2019 Honda CR-V vs 2019 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda CR-V | 2019 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,098 | 379 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 229 | 143 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 23–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 14,747 mi | 22,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda CR-V | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 298 | 13 |
| Engine | 112 | 196 |
| Electrical System | 161 | 46 |
| Steering | 195 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 141 | 25 |
| Service Brakes | 98 | 53 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 118 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 79 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 74 | 44 |
| Loss of power | 34 | 29 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 65 |
| Hesitation / surging | 23 | 16 |
| Won’t start | 17 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 16 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 14 | 6 |
| Battery drain | 14 | 0 |
2019 Honda CR-V
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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.