Received notice of recall campaign 195 on nov 11th and immediately made an appointment with Hyundai dealership for nov 16th. On nov 16th at 10:13am,I received a text message from the service department saying the part for recallwas not in and I cannot get the service complete. I called the service department immediately and asked when the part would come in and I was told that they were not sure.…
2019 Hyundai Tucson electrical problems
severe 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Owners have filed 35 electrical complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Hyundai is refusing to fix NHTSA recall# 20v543000 claiming there is an unavailability of parts. This recall, left unfixed, presents a fire hazard. I called Hyundai customer care on 12/19/2020 and was informed they "did not know when the parts would be available".
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2019 Hyundai Tucson?
It's a meaningful issue. 35 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Across the 11 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most electrical failures cluster between 4,350 and 24,000 miles, with the median around 6,736. A quarter of owners report trouble before 4,350; a quarter make it past 24,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.