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2023 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 181 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

2recalls
181complaints
15crashes reported
1fires reported
8injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other41 · 23%
  • Electrical System36 · 20%
  • Engine35 · 19%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance34 · 19%
  • Power Train26 · 14%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 14%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 12%
  • Service Brakes21 · 12%
  • Visibility/Wiper8 · 4%
  • Steering6 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

The vehicle was already running and in drive. when i pressed the accelerator pedal to accelerate further, the vehicle would not accelerate. the rpms did not increase and vehicle did not respond. no warning lights appeared. i had to press hazard lights coast to shoulder and turn vehicle off and on to regain power]. this created a hazardous situation as traffic was behind me and could not anticipate my sudden loss of

Unknown Or Other

Horn in vehicle stopped working it’s been 3 weeks and dealer can’t get parts. i feel it’s unsafe driving without ihaving access no horn especially around school.

Fuel/Propulsion System

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. my scan tool showed p0300, p0302 and p0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). on july 6, 2026, experience hyundai in charlottetown, pe (service order 92xxx) replaced one ignition coil under warranty.

Unknown Or Other

There was/is a recall #290 on the tow hitch harness. there was a concern of a fire risk. hyundai’s remedy was to cut the harness making the tow hitch unusable. this has been since march. the nhtsa is not putting any pressure on hyundai to replace the harness. the nhtsa doesn’t acknowledge that this recall is still open. all consumers like me who purchased this option can not use it due to the nhtsa recall. how can i

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PHEV. Last refreshed 2026-10-25.