2023 Hyundai Tucson reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 133 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 33 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tucson years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch and Pump.

2012 Hyundai Tucson — Photo by Mr.choppers, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0

Complaints

133

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Forward collision avoidance (28 of 133), then Electrical system (26) and Engine (23). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 4 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Tucson has 381 complaints, 71 per year, and the 2024 has 96 complaints, 32 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Hyundai Tucson. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall trailer hitch 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V893000

Summary 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.

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.

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, fluid, pump 2023-07-27 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000

Summary 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.

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.

Complaints by component (133 total)

Forward collision avoidance

Electrical system

Engine

Fuel and propulsion system

Speed control

Service brakes

Powertrain

Steering

Exterior lighting

Air bags

Lane departure

Visibility and wipers

Structure

Visibility

Back-over prevention

Suspension

Wheels

Air brakes

Fuel system, gasoline

Hydraulic brakes

Parking brake

Tires

Trailer hitch

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"See attached document for complaint."
trailer hitch · filed 2026-09-17
"The car was working perfectly fine I drive it for work all the time and one day it started shaking weirdly. A couple days later the check engine light turned on. It was throwing the code that was pointing to "misfiring…"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-09
"The right rear shock absorber failed and was replaced under warranty at approximately 22,000 miles. The car was making noise, the shock was leaking, and not working properly. The dealer admitted to problems with rear…"
Suspension · filed 2026-08-27
"Under Hyundai Recall 290, the dealership permanently removed the functional trailer light wiring harness and replaced it with a nonfunctional rubber dust cap. A Hyundai case manager informed me that a replacement…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-08-07
"Emergency Brake applied while driving. Had been driving with vehicle in front, on each side and one at rear with issues and all of sudden the emergency brake was applied causing the vehicle in back to get very close to…"
Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
Tucson all-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	All-wheel drive	23	28	25 MPG	$2600
Tucson front-wheel drive	2.5L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	32	28 MPG	$2300
Tucson hybrid	1.6L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	All-wheel drive	37	36	37 MPG	$1750
Tucson hybrid Blue	1.6L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	All-wheel drive	38	38	38 MPG	$1700
Tucson Plug-in hybrid	1.6L, 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	All-wheel drive	35	35	35 MPG / 420 mi range	$1850

Specs and fitment

4th generation (NX4), 2021–present

Body styles SUV

Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 1.6L turbo hybrid/PHEV where equipped)

Tire size 235/60R18 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)

Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 21V-938 covers certain 2022 Tucson vehicles whose Integrated Central Control Unit software could leave headlights or taillights inoperative; dealers updated that ICU software. Safety recall 23V-038 covers certain 2022 Tucson (and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz) vehicles whose roof moldings may detach and become a road hazard; dealers inspect and replace or secure the moldings. Safety recall 23V-526 covers certain 2023-2024 Tucson vehicles among other Hyundai models: the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller may overheat and raise fire risk; owners should park outside until dealers inspect and replace the controller as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

What are common problems with a 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2023 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 133 complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is 32.6 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Tucson take?

5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-543 cover on the Hyundai Tucson?

Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software,…

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

3rd generation (TL) (2012-2020).