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2023 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 25% of its 133 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 19,241 miles. There are 5 crashes and 1 fire tied to this area, and no related recalls are on file.

Engine complaints
33
25% of 133
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
19,241 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or shuts off suddenly while stopped at lights or in traffic, sometimes requiring several minutes before it will restart.
  • Low oil warning lights come on repeatedly, with some owners finding the engine had no oil despite recent top-offs.
  • Vehicle hesitates or loses power while driving, in one case accompanied by a fuel odor and illuminated check engine light.
  • Unexpected loss of engine power paired with failed braking response, leading to collisions in parking areas or at low speed.
  • Multiple warning lights (ABS, check engine, low oil pressure) illuminate together without a clear diagnosis from the dealer.
  • One reported case of heavy smoke and fire from under the hood after roughly a month and a half of ownership.

When 2023 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2022, latest Jul 23, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2022Jun 2023Dec 2023Jul 2024Jun 2025Nov 2025Jul 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 200547 (25%)
  2. 200627 (20%)
  3. 200713 (20%)
  4. 200812 (28%)
  5. 20093 (17%)
  6. 201010 (17%)
  7. 201147 (38%)
  8. 2012172 (67%)
  9. 2013160 (60%)
  10. 2014114 (57%)
  11. 2015126 (56%)
  12. 2016504 (31%)
  13. 2017662 (61%)
  14. 2018256 (65%)
  15. 2019204 (54%)
  16. 202075 (42%)
  17. 202143 (54%)
  18. 2022124 (33%)
  19. 202333 (25%)
  20. 202423 (24%)
  21. 202524 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 33 engine-related complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, which is 25% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls linked to the engine complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2023 Tucson engine problems usually occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 19,241 miles.
Did any 2023 Tucson engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes and 1 fire connected to engine-area complaints for the 2023 Tucson.
Is engine trouble a bigger issue for 2023 than other Tucson years?
Engine complaints make up 25% of total complaints for 2023, which is lower than several other model years such as 2017 at 61% and 2018 at 65%.

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.