2023 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Tucson years
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 8th of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 133 complaints, 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 recalls, with Engine issues topping the list at 33 complaints.
- Complaints
- 133
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32 hwy
Top 2023 Hyundai Tucson problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine33 (25%)
- Other32 (24%)
- Electrical System30 (23%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras28 (21%)
- Brakes19 (14%)
- Fuel System18 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain14 (11%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (5%)
- Steering6 (5%)
- Airbags4 (3%)
What owners report
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or backing up, sometimes ending in a collision with a garage, fence, or post.
- Some report brake pedals that pulsate or fail to slow the vehicle even with firm, continuous pressure.
- Engine complaints include heavy smoke from the hood and an engine that would not shut off after a road trip.
- Forward collision or automatic braking systems reportedly failed to activate or alert during low-speed backing incidents.
- Airbag complaints describe non-deployment in a frontal crash and, separately, an aftermarket steering wheel decal becoming a projectile during airbag deployment.
- One electrical complaint notes the instrument panel reflecting into the driver's side window in low light, obstructing visibility.
2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V893000Dec 18, 2025Structure & Body51,587 vehiclesPark Outside
Trailer hitches
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 23V526000Jul 27, 2023Transmission & Powertrain52,109 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
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.
Remedy: 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.
2023 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Tucson years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Tucson has a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th out of 16 model years. It performs worse than years like 2021 (index 13, Best) but better than 2016, 2017, and 2022, which are rated Avoid.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
- Engine complaints lead with 33 reports (25% share), followed by Electrical System issues with 30 (23%) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras problems with 28 (21%). Brakes and Fuel System each account for a meaningful share as well.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Tucson. One covers a tow hitch wiring harness that may let water into the connector (campaign 25V893000), and the other addresses a possible damaged electrical controller in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly (campaign 23V526000). Neither is a do-not-drive recall, but both advise parking outside.
- At what mileage do 2023 Tucson problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 17,120.5 miles. By problem area, Engine issues show a median of 19,241 miles, Electrical System 21,000 miles, and Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints occur much earlier at a median of 2,250 miles.
- How does the 2023 Tucson compare to other recent Tucson years?
- The 2023 Tucson (index 53, Caution) sits between 2021 (index 13, Best) and 2022 (index 87, Avoid) and 2025 (index 100, Avoid). It is an improvement over 2022 but still worse than 2020 and 2021.