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2023 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 23% of its 133 total complaints that year. Median mileage at failure was 21,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints
30
23% of 133
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
21,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Vehicles unexpectedly enter a safe mode while driving, decelerate on their own, and refuse to accelerate past a low speed with a 'Limited to 20 MPH' message on the display.
  • The instrument panel reflects onto the driver's side window in low light, obscuring visibility outside the vehicle.
  • The radio and navigation system stop working, with dealers attributing the failure to software that needs updating.
  • The engine stalls unexpectedly while stopped at lights or stop signs and will not restart for several minutes, with dashboard lights coming on but no response from the vehicle.
  • Pressing the start button and brake together appears to start the car, but the vehicle is not actually running, discovered only when shifting into reverse; battery, immobilizer, and oil pressure lights illuminate.
  • Headlights appear dim, making it hard to see pedestrians in crosswalks while driving.

When 2023 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 21, 2022, latest Aug 7, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Tucson electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2022Apr 2023Aug 2023Jan 2024Apr 2025Dec 2025Aug 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2026 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200540 (22%)
  2. 200624 (18%)
  3. 20079 (14%)
  4. 20085 (12%)
  5. 20092 (11%)
  6. 20108 (14%)
  7. 201113 (10%)
  8. 201219 (7%)
  9. 201322 (8%)
  10. 201417 (8%)
  11. 201522 (10%)
  12. 2016235 (15%)
  13. 201793 (9%)
  14. 201838 (10%)
  15. 201950 (13%)
  16. 202022 (12%)
  17. 202111 (14%)
  18. 202259 (15%)
  19. 202330 (23%)
  20. 202420 (21%)
  21. 202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 30 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Tucson, which is 23% of all 133 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System problem area on the 2023 Tucson.
At what mileage do electrical problems occur on the 2023 Tucson?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 21,000 miles.
Did any 2023 Tucson electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the complaints logged in this model year, though these are not necessarily limited to the Electrical System category.
How does the 2023 Tucson's electrical complaint share compare to other years?
The 2023 model year's 23% share of complaints tied to the Electrical System is higher than most other Tucson years, including 2022 at 15% and 2021 at 14%.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.