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2019 Hyundai Tucson Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
4%of 385 total for the year
Median mileage
7,362miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of the 385 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,362 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“September 2019, four months after we purchased it brand new. The vehicles stopped responding to my acceleration on highway speeds when all the technology screens went out in the vehicle. While at a red light the vehicles RPM's will visually go up and down and the vehicle shutters as if it is going to turn off. It has unintended acceleration when I'm sitting at a standstill and go to accelerate the vehicle will jump so to speak once the accelerator is engaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11287616, filed 2019-12, 4,000 miles

“2019 Hyundai a Tucson was stopped in driveway with auto hold on while speaking with an independent witness. Feet were not touching any pedals and auto hold was engaged with verification on dash. Vehicle suddenly accelerated down driveway and into street traveling towards mailbox across street. Was able to apply brakes with a lot of pressure and stopped vehicle. Vehicles RPM's and speed went up like pressing hard on gas pedal. Vehicle has 1800 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11257914, filed 2019-09, 1,800 miles

“Driving from liberty,mo. To chicago, smart cruise control set at 70-75 MPH, very little traffic, after around 2 1/2 hours of driving ,about 40 miles from hannibal,mo. Car accelerated to 90 MPH by itself. Vehicle cruise control would not shut off by cruise button, cancel button, or brake. Got off at first ramp with car running at 90 MPH by braking hard. Pulled over and put car in park. Motor surging at high RPM, would not stop running up and down. Cruise indicator lights off. Shut off engine. Called blue link, referred to nearest dealer, no codes showing on car. …”

NHTSA complaint #11268744, filed 2019-10, 4,000 miles

“I have been experiencing serious safety issues with the 2019 Hyundai Tucson I purchased that have been ongoing since February of 2023. The check engine light comes on, begins to flash, and the car goes into 'limp mode' and will not allow me to accelerate faster than 45/50 mph. Consequently, it will further stall on hills due to the inability to accelerate. Below is a brief timeline of this incident: - February 21: Bring in vehicle to dealer as recommended for oil change, tire rotation, cabin air filter, and a recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11523832, filed 2023-05

“I was merging onto a highway at high speeds when the car stuttered. The check engine light began to flash and I lost acceleration. I could push the gas pedal to the floor and the car would not accelerate at all. The car lost it's speed and I could not go anymore than 30mph, and it would not go higher than 2rpms. It put me and my baby (who was in the backseat) in danger as we were going fast on a highway and out of nowhere the car lost speed and I could not accelerate. I could've easily been hit by another driver going the regular speed limit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11492656, filed 2022-11

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202612%
2025145%
20241010%
20231713%
2022144%
202134%
202032%
2019174%
2018164%
2017888%
20161127%
201594%
201431%
201331%
201294%
201143%
201035%
2009211%
2008512%
200746%
200697%
2005148%

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
Forward collision avoidance
13 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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