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2023 Hyundai Tucson: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 177 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

2recalls
177complaints
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 Other39 · 22%
  • Electrical System36 · 20%
  • Engine35 · 20%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance34 · 19%
  • Power Train25 · 14%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System24 · 14%
  • Vehicle Speed Control22 · 12%
  • Service Brakes21 · 12%
  • Visibility/Wiper8 · 5%
  • Steering6 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train,Unknown Or Other

Intermittent loss of motive power while in traffic. vehicle will not shift beyond 1st gear. "check hybrid system" warning illuminates. condition persists until key cycle; full function restores after restart.

Fuel/Propulsion System

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 in the 3rd cylinder" we changed all the spark plugs, 3rd cylinder coil pack, and switch the coil pack to see if it would say a misfiring in a different cylinder. we then took it to a mechanic saying th

Suspension

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 shock absorbers failing at low mileage on hyundai tucson hybrid suvs 2022 through 2025 tucson hybrids. the left and right rear shock absorbers are the same part number so we now expect the left side to

Air Bags,Structure,Service BrakesCrash

Unintended acceleration and brake failure. while in the parking lot at [xxx]. the check brake warning light came on and prior to this when pressing the gas pedal the car was not responding or going very slow. i stopped looking for a place to park and when i took my foot of the brake pedal the car surged ahead at full speed. i slammed on the brakes but there was no response. steering the car through the parking lot an

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 2026-09-29.