2019 Hyundai Tucson vs 2020 Hyundai Tucson
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Hyundai Tucson | 2020 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 379 | 176 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 103 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–26 | 23–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 22,500 mi | 11,332 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 196 | 71 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 62 | 17 |
| Service Brakes | 53 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 46 | 19 |
| Power Train | 41 | 9 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 65 | 18 |
| Stalling | 44 | 12 |
| Oil consumption | 43 | 22 |
| Loss of power | 29 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 6 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 5 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 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.