2023 Hyundai Tucson
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 136
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Forward collision avoidance
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 136 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 229 |
| 2016 | 1,626 |
| 2017 | 1,092 |
| 2018 | 398 |
| 2019 | 383 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 80 |
| 2022 | 384 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2024 | 98 |
| 2025 | 292 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Forward collision avoidance
26% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
The car suddenly and unintentionally accelerated. To avoid going through the back of my garage, I turned slightly and hit the frame of the garage. It continued to accelerate for a few seconds until I managed to stop it. I then backed up.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-17
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
on 04/16/23 I got into my car and Immediately after going into drive the brakes completely failed. The car continued accelerating even after releasing the accelerator and refused to stop even while pumping the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-16
Also filed under Service brakes
2023 Hyundai Tuscon XRT has a dangerous and alarming issue. The Emergency Braking engages at highway speeds where no risk is present. The car groans and pulls dangerously.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-21
Electrical system
20% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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The contact's son owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-08
Also filed under Power train
Engine
17% · 23 reportsFuel/propulsion system
13% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN 5NMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX), built [XXX]. On [XXX], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-01
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Service brakes
13% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-07Power train23V526000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.
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.
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2026-05-11Trailer hitches25V893000 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a cap of the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Forward collision avoidance: 36 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V526000 · Power train
- Recall 25V893000 · Trailer hitches
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- Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.