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2023 Hyundai Tucson Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 135 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Hyundai Tucson

The 2023 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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64/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2023 Hyundai Tucson

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
135
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
12
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Hyundai Tucson (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Fluid/Lubricant: Pump
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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…
NHTSA #23V526000
🔧 Trailer Hitches
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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…
NHTSA #25V893000
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Most Common Problems — 2023 Hyundai Tucson

Based on 135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
23
Unknown Or Other
20
Service Brakes
14
Power Train
13
Fuel/propulsion System
11
Forward Collision Avoidance
10
Vehicle Speed Control
9
Engine
8
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Hyundai Tucson — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

2017 1,092 complaints 2018 398 complaints 2019 385 complaints 2020 179 complaints 2021 80 complaints 2022 386 complaints 2023 135 complaints 2024 99 complaints 2025 289 complaints 2026 94 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Hyundai Tucson

Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 2 recall campaigns and 135 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson are: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson safe to buy?
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Tucson should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Tucson are: 2021, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.