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2023 Hyundai Tucson Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 14% of the 133 total complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 76,000 miles. One crash is linked to this category, and no fuel-system recall is currently listed.

Fuel System complaints
18
14% of 133
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
76,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Fuel injectors fail repeatedly, sometimes replaced multiple times across separate dealer visits within about two years of ownership.
  • Vehicle loses power or stalls suddenly while driving on the highway, forcing drivers to pull over or coast to a stop.
  • Engine dies or shuts off unexpectedly at low mileage, in one case reported at 18,523 miles, then restarts after sitting for a few minutes.
  • Owners describe being stranded on roadsides or highways after sudden loss of acceleration, sometimes requiring a tow.
  • Misfiring across all four cylinders led to replacement of the catalytic converter and all four fuel injectors in one case.
  • Dealers reportedly acknowledge the injector issue as a known defect but no recall has been issued.

When 2023 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 6, 2023, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2023Apr 2024Nov 2024Mar 2025May 2025Sep 2025Apr 2026Sep 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2024 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (1%)
  3. 20125 (2%)
  4. 20136 (2%)
  5. 20146 (3%)
  6. 201513 (6%)
  7. 201656 (3%)
  8. 201777 (7%)
  9. 201822 (6%)
  10. 201925 (7%)
  11. 20206 (3%)
  12. 20218 (10%)
  13. 2022136 (36%)
  14. 202318 (14%)
  15. 20247 (7%)
  16. 20251 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2023 Tucson, which is 14% of the 133 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2023 Tucson.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2023 Tucson is 76,000 miles, though one owner reported injector failure as early as 18,523 miles.
Did any fuel system complaints involve a crash?
Yes, NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with the fuel system complaints filed for the 2023 Tucson, with no reported injuries or fires.
What do owners say happens when the fuel system fails?
Owners describe stalling, sudden loss of power on highways, repeated fuel injector replacements, and in one case, misfiring across all four cylinders damaging the catalytic converter.

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.