2023 Hyundai Tucson: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 124 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 2 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
124
Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
4
Injuries
66.1
Severity index
Severity index 66.1 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson ranks 34 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 58% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 | 24.2% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 26 | 21.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 19.4% |
| ENGINE | 22 | 17.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 18 | 14.5% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 17 | 13.7% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 16 | 12.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | 11.3% |
The single most-reported system is UNKNOWN OR OTHER, cited in 30 of 124 complaints (24.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 26 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 18.6x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V526000 | 27/07/2023 | 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. |
| 25V893000 | 19/12/2025 | 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 lig |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.