2019 Hyundai Tucson · symptom sheet
Burns oil or oil level rises
- 49owner reports
- 4,000median miles
- $3,400median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 4, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
206 of the 380 complaints on this car are about the engine. 49 of those describe oil consumption.
Tick what matches of 49 reports
Oil consumption on other Tucson years
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: 2014, 2015, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Two different complaints land here. The more common one is an engine that uses oil: owners add a quart between changes, get a low-oil warning, or are told by the dealer that the rate is normal. The other is the opposite, where the oil level climbs and the oil smells of gasoline. Both deserve a proper test, and both are easier to argue with records in hand.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the piston rings (12 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
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
Engine fires. Closed feb 5, 2024, led to recall 23V-877.
What owners paid
7 of the 49 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $1,300 to $4,400.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 1,000 and 59,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“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 Iâve burnt or lost recheck oil levels”
Filed Oct 28, 2025 · 1,000 miles
“My vehicle isnât in the oil consumption recall yet it uses oil very fast then the warning light doesnât come on till oil is almost all gone ! Iâm having to add oil every month ! How can I get this paid for for free by Hyundai ?”
Filed May 5, 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.”
Filed Mar 24, 2025
“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. Again no leaks and have checked so there is good transmission fluid in it”
Filed May 11, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 49 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
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 118 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 92 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 73 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 60 reports