2023 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Tucson years
- Fewer complaints than other years 13th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version)
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. That ranks 13th out of 22 Tucson model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (33 complaints, 24%). Complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 135owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Tucson problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 33 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 28 | 21% | 2,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 26 | 19% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 17% | 22,871 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 | 13% | 14,621 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 14 | 10% | 15,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 24,038 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | 500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 22,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.
Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Horn in vehicle stopped working itâs been 3 weeks and dealer canât get parts. I feel itâs unsafe driving without ihaving access no horn especially around school.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN [redacted]), built [XXX]. On [XXX], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada. My scan tool showed P0300, P0302 and P0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). On July…
See attached document for complaint.
The car was working perfectly fine I drive it for work all the time and one day it started shaking weirdly. A couple days later the check engine light turned on. It was throwing the code that was pointing to "misfiring in the 3rd cylinder" We changed all the spark plugs, 3rd cylinder coil pack, and…
The right rear shock absorber failed and was replaced under warranty at approximately 22,000 miles. The car was making noise, the shock was leaking, and not working properly. The dealer admitted to problems with rear shock absorbers failing at low mileage on Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUVs 2022 through…
Other Hyundai Tucson years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 63 | 5 |
| 2025 Tucson | 289 | 6 |
| 2024 Tucson | 99 | 4 |
| 2023 | 135 | 2 |
| 2022 Tucson | 386 | 3 |
| 2021 Tucson | 80 | 1 |
| 2020 Tucson | 178 | 1 |
| 2019 Tucson | 384 | 1 |
| 2018 Tucson | 399 | 1 |
| 2017 Tucson | 1,092 | 3 |
| 2016 Tucson | 1,624 | 5 |
| 2015 Tucson | 229 | 1 |
| 2014 Tucson | 202 | 2 |
| 2013 Tucson | 266 | 3 |
| 2012 Tucson | 255 | 3 |
| 2011 Tucson | 124 | 5 |
| 2010 Tucson | 59 | 4 |
| 2009 Tucson | 18 | 1 |
| 2008 Tucson | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 Tucson | 65 | 5 |
| 2006 Tucson | 135 | 5 |
| 2005 Tucson | 185 | 8 |
See all Hyundai Tucson problems by year, every Hyundai model, or the Hyundai VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
Owners most often report unknown or other, forward collision avoidance, electrical system problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Hyundai Tucson a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson model years, the 2023 has fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4–5 out of 5 stars (varies by version) overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.