2023 Hyundai Tucson Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 70. NHTSA lists 133 complaints, 12 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 recall campaigns, with Engine issues topping the problem areas at 25% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Tucson years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 133
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 2 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 12
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 32 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Tucson problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration when parking or backing out, sometimes with brake pedal pulsation and failure to slow the vehicle.
- Some describe brakes failing completely after shifting into drive, with the car continuing to accelerate despite pumping the pedal.
- One owner reported heavy smoke from under the hood and an engine that would not shut off during a highway trip.
- Forward collision and automatic braking systems reportedly failed to engage or warn before rear-end and backing collisions.
- Airbags reportedly did not deploy in one frontal crash, and in another crash an aftermarket steering wheel decal was propelled into a driver's face during airbag deployment.
- One owner noted the instrument panel reflects into the driver's window in low light, creating a visibility distraction.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Tucson a complaint index of 70 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 21 Tucson model years. Engine problems make up 25% of its 133 complaints.
- What problems does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
- The top problem areas are Engine (33 complaints), Electrical System (30 complaints), and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (28 complaints), with a median mileage at engine failure of 19,241 miles.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Tucson: one for a tow hitch wiring harness that can let in water, and one for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller's electrical contacts. Neither is a do-not-drive recall, but both advise parking outside.
- How does the 2023 Tucson compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 70, the 2023 model is worse than years like 2021 (index 40) and 2020 (index 60), but better than the 2016-2019 and 2022 model years, all rated Avoid.
- What year Hyundai Tucson should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2025 Tucsons rate Avoid, with complaint indexes from 75 to 100. The 2023 model rates Caution, a step above those years.