2019 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet

Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing

92owner reports
60,059median miles
$2,500median quote
1involved a crash

Newest report Sep 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

199 of the 380 complaints on this car are about the engine. 92 of those describe engine failure. Only brake wear is reported more often on this car.

Narrower sheets: Engine knocking or ticking (43 reports)

No recall on this systemas of Oct 2, 2026

1 crashin 92 reports

1 firein 92 reports

NHTSA investigation1 covering the 2019

Tick what matches of 92 reports

a knocking or ticking noise first

the engine seized

oil light or low oil

the engine was replaced

it was covered by a warranty or extension

I was denied coverage

Engine failure on other Tucson years

201471 reports 201564 reports 2016166 reports 2017265 reports 2018116 reports 201992 reports 202027 reports

Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.

What this problem usually is

These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.

Read the full explainer · Which cars report it most

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (88 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the engine covers the 2019 model year as of Oct 2, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Tucson

DP22-003opened Sep 12, 2022

Engine · model years 2010 to 2022

Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.

EA21-003opened Dec 22, 2021

Engine · model years 2012 to 2017

Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.

What owners paid

12 of the 92 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $600 to $4,400.

$600$2,500$4,400

$0k$2k$4k$6k$8k

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 42,000 and 76,000 miles, from the 34 reports that gave a mileage.

Is this a known problem?

The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 14 service bulletins or notices for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson that deal with this problem. Newest first.

Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

Service campaign24-01-068HAug 19, 2024
Hyundai is conducting a campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Jul 11, 2023
A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (âHMAâ) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (âClass Vehiclesâ) were manufactured, marketed, sold, and/or leased with an engine defect that can result in sudden engine seizure, stalling, engine ...
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles listed below may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or an engine concern/noise related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
Service bulletin22-01-023H-2Nov 3, 2022
Certain vehicles may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise, or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.

10 more on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson page.

What owners wrote

“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.”
Filed Jan 15, 2026 · 62,768 miles

“Vehicle is consuming oil at a rate of 2 quarts per 1000 miles which could lead to catastrophic engine failure at highway speed causing serious crash and loss of life. This is apparently a common defect with many Hyundia engines that the manufacturer is actively trying to deny warranty claims.”
Filed Aug 7, 2025 · 1,000 miles

“2019 Tuscon with 70k miles.Engine failure, had to have vehicle towed to dealership. I have been without a vehicle for over a month and other than the dealership leaving me a message saying that my engine is seized, I have been completely ignored.”
Filed Dec 11, 2024 · 70,000 miles

“bought the car in august with 82000 miles and within 2 weeks engine light came on and has had a knocking issue, carmax could not get me in for 4 weeks from the date i called for a "diagnostic testing". after replacing knock sensor -- engine stopped on 3/3/24 and now needs to be fully replaced”
Filed Mar 5, 2024 · 82,000 miles

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 1 of 92 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.

Guide Taking it to a shop? How to describe this problem so it gets found