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2019 Hyundai Tucson Transmission Problems

38 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

38
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
Jan 2025Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (38)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2025

The vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption and increasingly severe engine performance symptoms. The oil level drops rapidly between changes, but the loss is not due to external leaks. The engine burns oil internally, causing residue buildup and damage to other components — specifically the intake manifold and catalytic converter, which the dealer has now recommended replacing.

NHTSA #: 11692096
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jul 2024

When u try and pull out in traffic the Car hesitates and kicks to pick up and go . Had a few mechanics look at it and was told it is the Torque Converter With the Vehicle only having 19,000 miles on it .it is a huge safety issue and Hyundai is saying my Tucson has no warranty on it. So what I till crash and sue Hyundai?

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NHTSA #: 11605480
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
FireFiled: Jun 2024

I was driving approx 55mph on [XXX] in my 2019 hyundai tucson when the check engine light came on and the engine started to stall. I felt the acceleration dying down in the middle of busy highway traffic. Gray smoke started coming from the hood cracks.

NHTSA #: 11594075
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

I was driving on the highway when my vehicle started decelerating and shutting down completely. I ended up safely pulling over because it could’ve been a serious accident and called FHP they tested my car code p1326 came up I had it towed to the dealership where they assured me I had the extended warranty and that the car should be covered and I don’t have to pay out of pocket.

NHTSA #: 11591378
criticalPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

The components that failed are the engine and transmission and parts associated with the functionality of these parts. It is currently in the shop but will be available for inspection upon request once repairs are complete.

NHTSA #: 11588913
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2024

I have a Hyundai Tuscon 2019, which was pre-certified by Hyundai. This particular car was part of a lawsuit because of a knock sensor issue. The lawsuit information is here: [XXX] The knock sensor failing is not really what causes the safety issue.

NHTSA #: 11578977
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jan 2022

While driving down a busy road at 10:00 pm on New Years Eve, my vehicle's engine completely shut off. Immediately prior to the shut off, the vehicle's dash displayed the oil and battery lights. The vehicle's automatic emergency brake and steering wheel lock were both engaged, not allowing me (or the tow truck company) to move my vehicle out of this busy road.

NHTSA #: 11446347
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2021

Going up a hill, "Check Blind-Spot Collision Warning System" alert, clunk sound, rpms revved high, power lost and did not shift gears. 2 occurrences. Approximately 40,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11437840
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2020

I bought this 2019 hyundai tucson sport new in may of 2019. I now have 9,000 miles on it. The vehicle suffers from constant hesitation issues when accelerating.

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NHTSA #: 11309622
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2025

Car has had shaking during acceleration and a noise (rattle/knock/tapping) from the engine for last 18 months. Dealer “could not find any issues” until July 31st 2025 when the engine broke down with a P1326 code (connecting rod bearing failure) and the engine seized. Vehicle is under class action class with extended 150k 15 year warranty on engine for this concern.

NHTSA #: 11681897
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

On a busy highway, my car broke down. It was due to the rod bearings, specifically, the Hyundai Theta "extended warranty"/recall issue, or "recall" issue. There is currently a class action lawsuit against Hyundai.

NHTSA #: 11672628
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2025

My catalytic converter failed at roughly 70k miles (confirmed by mechanic and replaced). I have now been having transmission issues ever since, starting with the rpms jumping up on their own when trying to downshift (reproduced by mechanic) and ending with the car fully going into limp mode while in the middle of driving on the highway at speed.

NHTSA #: 11644068
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

The vehicle was repaired under the major engine failure recall. Took the dealer months to replace the engine and now they are reporting the transmission is bad too. The car had absolutely no issues pre engine failure leaving me stranded.

NHTSA #: 11570432
highPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

Engine failure due to connecting rods issue. Engine began to smoke while driving with no warning, had complete engine failure and had to have vehicle towed to dealership.

NHTSA #: 11473099
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 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.

NHTSA #: 11720312
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

Fitzgerald Countryside Hyundai - address is 27419 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761 refuses to fix a recall on my unsafe car. Check engine light flashing due to code P1326 which is an issue detected by KSDS that monitors unusual engine vibrations and is designed to prevent engine damage

NHTSA #: 11699100
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

High oil consumption, Taken to dealer for oil consumption test, Have to drive vehicle 1000 miles , Then take vehicle back to dealership to see how many quotes of all I’ve burnt or lost recheck oil levels

NHTSA #: 11696195
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

There is a significant issue for engine oil consumption that may cause the engines to seize up and require repairs and or replacement. To that end the vehicle purchased has a 15 year 150,000 mile extended warranty included. The vehicle is now in for additional repairs related to the same issues and verification if a new engine will be required.

NHTSA #: 11650302
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

I took my vehicle to my mechanic for inspection check up. My mechanic told me and supplied paperwork from their scans that the P0420 sensor in the cat converter was shot again (3x in 5 years) and needed to be replaced. The engine light had come on 3 weeks beforehand and I had it read and knew what it was.

NHTSA #: 11633642
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2024

- replaced catalytic convertor twice - Check engine light on , needs another catalytic convertor - Exhaust fumes are coming back into my car through the AC vents , I’ve had to pull over due to being nauseas and extremely dizzy.

NHTSA #: 11616535
mediumPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2024

’ve replaced the catalytic converter two times , the check engine light is on so it says I need another catalytic converter, that was in June 2024. The car was at the shop yesterday, needs catalytic converter and oil is pooling all throughout the car , fumes from the exhaust are coming back into the car which makes me physically ill.

NHTSA #: 11606361
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2024

I have to add oil to my every 2 days.. there is no leaks and I get frequent oil changes. Also acceleration to meet state limits my RPM go super high not wanting to shift.

NHTSA #: 11588277
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2024

The check engine light goes on and off every few weeks and it would stay off for a few days! The last code I had was P0420 that came up and I had a different one before that and it was for the catalytic converter! So I had already made the appointment to get it checked out and it was a faulty catalytic converter!

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NHTSA #: 11568783
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2022

I bought my Hyundai Tucson 2019 brand new, it has 38000 miles on it still under warranty in the past two months engine light came on three different times brought it back to two different dealership still have same problem, my car still in dealership parking lots waiting for three different parts from Hyundai, my car is not safe to drive and I feel there are cover up about engine problem with the Hyundai Tucson 2019, please I need help to to solve this problem thank you

NHTSA #: 11494279
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while in her daughter's possession, the engine had failed to start after multiple attempts. Several warning lights illuminated the instrument panel during the failure.

NHTSA #: 11489176
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

Purchased the vehicle in June 2021 only had 1 previous owner. The dealership stated it was a pre-owned certified used vehicle that had just been inspected and service. Within the first month I had to take it back for multiple issues most recently the catalytic converter to be replaced and the Engine.

NHTSA #: 11444875
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jun 2020

My vehicle has issues w/acceleration - it is slow, hesitates, and fails to maintain speed at times. Further, the transmission causes frequent RPM surges, regardless of speed or terrain or road type (it is most frequent when going up a hill, but also happens on a flat road). I was coming to a stop and while slowing down, with the brakes applied, the engine revved twice.

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NHTSA #: 11327208
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2020

My vehicle is equipped with a dct, which causes the vehicle to slow, hesitate, fail to maintain speed, and stop without warning. Further, the transmission causes frequent RPM surges, regardless of speed or terrain or road type (it is most frequent when going up a hill, but also happens on a flat road).

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NHTSA #: 11316547
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2019

2019 hyundai tucson limited. Sporadic hesitation acceleration from starting from a complete stop. I've had the car since june and have less than 3500 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11257778
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

Sporadic hesitation when starting from a complete stop. This has happened to me about 15 times, usually when pulling out into traffic. The car has 4000 miles and has been in service about 6 months.

NHTSA #: 11254461
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

Limp mode, knocking , engine light. Only has 62,768 miles on it. I can't fill out campaign 966 or 982 on the official web site for extended coverage.

NHTSA #: 11711312
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2025

Engine making knocking sounds, losing power, no indication of low oil levels until very low.

NHTSA #: 11701294
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2024

Knock sensor keeps throwing codes, the car will not accelerate over 20mph and under 2000 rpms

NHTSA #: 11628075
lowPOWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

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NHTSA #: 11572851
lowPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: May 2023

I’m traveling for work and I have only had to car 11 months. I have 52,000 miles on it and today tracking home my car engine light came on and my car wouldn’t shift through the hills in Missouri.

NHTSA #: 11520755
lowPOWER TRAIN,SEATS
Filed: May 2020

The transmission isn't shifting out properly. You can hear the car revving up and not changing gears. The acceleration is slow as well.

NHTSA #: 11325869
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Oct 2019

Driving hwy speeds 65mph, car lost all acceleration and almost killed by truck while changing lanes. Pulled to side of road. Car then died, locked, and can not be opened with physical key, key fob nor bluelink remote.

NHTSA #: 11270466
lowPOWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2018

Uncontrolled speeding hard impact on bump very low suspension system higher MPG than advertised

NHTSA #: 11161500

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