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2019 Hyundai Tucson Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
2%of 385 total for the year
Median mileage
3,618miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,618 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2019 Hyundai Tucson limited model has obstructed illumination from the headlights. If I shine my headlights on the garage wall in front of me I will see a half moon shadow over each headlight. While driving on dark country roads at night around a curve you will see two shadows out in front of you. As you come out of the curve those shadows become one triangular shadow out in front of you. It is hard to determine if this is a person, animal or the headlight shadow. Also, when there is a dip in the road the illumination is decreased to maybe 40 feet in front of you. …”

NHTSA complaint #11257403, filed 2019-09, 500 miles

“Vehicle was in motion on i88 westbound in il. Vehicle electrical power cut off completely in the middle of the busy interstate. Acceleration slowed until vehicle died and all error lights appeared and flashed on dash with a service now alert. Pulled over and placed the vehicle in park, and turned the switch to see if it would crank again. Vehicle does not start and gives the same service now light. Vehicle will not start when jumped by il state police. Called tow truck, currently waiting.”

NHTSA complaint #11310983, filed 2020-02, 6,736 miles

“Both Headlights suddenly became very dim WHILE I WAS DRIVING. On normal lights there is almost no light beam coming out at all, and on bright lights there is slightly more lighting, but there is also what looks to be a large shadow across the light beams. I’ve had it checked and there are NO bulbs burnt out.”

NHTSA complaint #11686093, filed 2025-09

“While driving to work this morning, at approximately 04:25, on a mountain road both my low beams failed out of nowhere. I pullover in to a turn out as my high beams still worked. I go look and my passenger low beam comes back on. I make the decision to get back on the road and drive slower to try and get down the mountain. A moment later the passenger low beam turns off as do my high beams. I do not get any warning lamps for my high beams, just my low beams. I had to drive in pitch black with my hazards on trying to find a turn out or a safe place to pull over. …”

NHTSA complaint #11681479, filed 2025-08

“Car uses quart 1/2 for 300miles gives no warning of lo oil level . This will lead to engine failure while driving.Dealer acknowledges consumption issues offers combustion maintenance at customer expense but service technician says save money as service doesn’t work.”

NHTSA complaint #11652638, filed 2025-04

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202635%
2025186%
202433%
202354%
202282%
202111%
202042%
201962%
2018133%
2017151%
2016292%
201521%
201421%
201221%
201111%
201035%
200916%
200758%
200697%
2005137%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson

Engine
201 complaints
Brakes
118 complaints
Electrical system
47 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
42 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
13 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Lane departure
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Tucson

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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