2019 Hyundai Tucson: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 204 owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771618 (filed 10/16/2026): “Nhtsa safety complaint – 2019 hyundai tucson engine failure i am reporting a serious engine safety concern involving my 2019 hyundai tucson awd 2.0l (vin: [xxx]). on xxx, the red engine oil-pressure warning light suddenly illuminated while i was preparing to drive home. concerned about possible en…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771149 (filed 10/14/2026): “While driving on the highway 65 mph in our 2019 hyundai tucson awd, the vehicle suddenly experienced a severe power loss, loud engine knocking, engine light flashing, and the car in limp mode. this caused a terrifying hazard. we exited to safety, the car was towed and is at a hyundai dealership. it…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770781 (filed 10/13/2026): “While driving at highway speeds, my 2019 hyundai tucson se suddenly loses acceleration and drops into a 30 mph 'limp mode' while the engine overheats. this creates an immediate highway safety hazard with an imminent risk of a rear-end collision. the vehicle also suffers from excessive oil consumptio…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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