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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 Sep 9, 2026

205 of the 377 complaints on this car are about the engine. 49 of those describe oil consumption.

Tick what matches of 49 reports

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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 Sep 9, 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.

NHTSA summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11481745. On September 12, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Defect Petition (DP22-003) to evaluate the Petitioners’ request. The Petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated January 31, 2023, March 21, 2023, May 23, 2023, and August 4, 2023. ODI’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the Petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to NHTSA which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, ODI has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan as
EA21-003opened Dec 22, 2021
Engine · model years 2012 to 2017

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

NHTSA summary
On March 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened two Preliminary Evaluations (PE19-003 on Hyundai and PE19-004 on Kia) to broadly investigate incidents of non-crash fires (regardless of origin or operational status of the vehicle) on various model year Hyundai and Kia vehicles. During the PE investigations, Hyundai and Kia issued several recalls to address vehicle fires, including those due to engine failures involving various engine types. The remedies for the engine failure recalls typically involve engine inspection (to detect existing damage), and if necessary, engine replacement. Additionally, both manufacturers have been installing an engine control software modification known as Knock Sensor Detection Software (KSDS) which is intended to detect impending engine failure, alert the driver, and limit engine power (to lessen likelihood of engine failure).KSDS is being installed under recalls and non-safety field actions, and both companies have extended limited engine warranties (see recall files). On December 22, 2021, ODI upgraded PE19-003 and PE19-004 to this Engineering Analysis (EA21-003, covering both Hyundai and Kia) to evaluate the scope of the prior recalls related to engine failures/fires and the efficacy of the recall remedies for the recalls, as well as the long-term viability of related programs and non-safety field actions being conducted by Hyundai and Kia. The former issue involved approximately 550,000 MY 2013 Hyundai Elantra, MY

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.

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When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 1,000 and 59,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

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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 I’ve burnt or lost recheck oil levels”

Filed Oct 28, 2025 · 1,000 miles

“My vehicle isn’t in the oil consumption recall yet it uses oil very fast then the warning light doesn’t come on till oil is almost all gone ! I’m 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.

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