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2023 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Compared with other Hyundai Tucson years

More complaints than typical for this model

81/100 2.0× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
136filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
17,120miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
4–5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
28 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2023 Tucson most often report unexpected behavior from the forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise systems, where the vehicle brakes or accelerates when drivers see no hazard ahead. A second frequent theme is fuel injector and engine oil problems, with some vehicles losing power or stalling and dealers replacing injectors or performing oil consumption testing. Reports cover a wide mileage range, from vehicles a few hundred miles old to well past 60,000 miles.

  1. Forward collision avoidance

    Phantom automatic emergency braking and cruise surging

    • 22 complaints (16%)
    • median 7,750 mi at 1.0 yrs old (6 state mileage, few)
    • 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking activating with no vehicle or obstacle nearby, sometimes on open highway and sometimes in traffic, causing a sudden hard deceleration. Others report adaptive cruise control accelerating past the set speed, especially after cresting a hill, then braking sharply. Several say dealers could not duplicate the condition or found a loose sensor bracket; some owners turned the system off to keep driving. Reported from a few hundred miles up to roughly 61,000 miles, with many at low mileage under 15,000.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: During a test drive, use adaptive cruise and the collision warning on open road and in traffic, and ask the dealer whether the front camera calibration bulletin was performed. Ask whether any sensor bracket or camera repairs were done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was driving on the highway at 60/70 mph and there was nothing in front of my car. The brakes went on for a second stopping the car abruptly and I swerved. This happened once more. It then happened another time on a turn as I tried to regain control of the car it swerved from side to side and almost got into an accident or spun out.”

    NHTSA complaint #11547006, filed 2023-09

    “While driving 35mph on a 3-lane street in the far left lane, a driver of a Ford F-150 was in the center lane about two car lengths ahead, decided to make a right turn onto a residential street (as if he were driving a semi). As I got closer, the forward collision warning suddenly alerted and immediately initiated emergency braking system causing all 3 passengers to be thrown forward. I hit the steering wheel before seat belt caught me. I was not even within distance and he was turning in opposite direction of my lane. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11584233, filed 2024-04
  2. Fuel system

    Fuel injector failure causing stall or no acceleration

    • 13 complaints (10%)
    • median 11,500 mi at 0.8 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2023–2026

    Complaints describe the vehicle hesitating, shaking, or refusing to accelerate, sometimes with a check engine light and a strong gasoline smell, and in some cases stalling at speed or in traffic. Owners report dealers replacing one or more fuel injectors, and several say the dealer noted this as a recognized problem on this model. Some complainants say only the failed injectors were replaced. Mostly reported between roughly 8,000 and 20,000 miles, with some cases later.

    What to check: Ask for service records showing whether any fuel injectors were replaced and when. On a test drive, watch for rough idle, hesitation under acceleration, or a fuel smell.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was on the highway on the way to work when my car started stalling. Every time I pressed the gas to give it some power, it would not go anyway where. after getting it towed to get looked at some of the fuel injectors failed and were misfiring. The warning message about ‘check engine’ popped up 2 minutes before it happened. this is the third time now in less than 6 months.”

    NHTSA complaint #11749034, filed 2026-07

    “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. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11762951, filed 2026-09
  3. Engine

    Engine oil loss and low oil warnings

    • 11 complaints (8%)
    • median 32,000 mi at 0.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners report low oil warnings appearing soon after purchase and oil level dropping between services, with some finding the engine nearly empty when the light came on. Complaints describe dealers running an oil consumption test before considering repairs, and some owners say the cause was not identified. A few report misfires and cylinder or ignition coil repairs alongside the oil issue. Reported from a few hundred miles up to about 49,000 miles, often within the first year of ownership.

    4 related service bulletins

    What to check: Check the oil level and look for a fuel or burning smell on the dipstick, and ask whether an oil consumption test has been started or completed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Two days after purchasing this vehicle BRAND NEW, I received a Low Oil alert. I took it to the nearest Hyundai dealership where a salesman filled the engine with oil. Only a couple hundred miles later I received another Low Oil alert. I have been attempting to solve this issue with Hyundai, however, they are insistent that I must complete an oil consumption test, which takes 3,000 miles of testing to complete. This vehicle is burning oil, and burning oil FAST. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11498058, filed 2022-12

    “The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, check engine, low oil pressure, and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,200.”

    NHTSA complaint #11545718, filed 2023-09, 62,000 miles
  4. Electrical system

    Battery drain and warning lights / no-start

    • 10 complaints (7%)
    • median 11,394 mi at 1.8 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Complaints describe multiple warning lights flashing in sequence, messages on the instrument panel, and the vehicle becoming inoperative or failing to start, in some cases leaving drivers stranded after a repair. Others report a no-start or loss of power after the ignition is off, and dealers unable to duplicate the fault. Reported across a broad range, including vehicles at roughly 21,000 miles and others with no mileage stated.

    Recall 23V5260003 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the vehicle has had any no-start or battery drain repairs, and check that open recalls, including the idle stop and go oil pump recall, were completed.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Major problems with this cars electrical and computer systems. Six warning lights would begin to flash in succession. Eventually car would be inoperative leaving us stranded in July 2025 in Cumberland MD then after supposed repair we were again stranded in Providence RI on Nov 20, 2025 and car has been there for repair ever since. No completion date has yet been given. I strongly believe there are major safety problems with this car.”

    NHTSA complaint #11707219, filed 2025-12

    “Purchased car in January 2033. I noticed the radio failed to work so I took it in to the closest dealership on May 10th. Dealership said there was a problem with the navigation system and the car needed a software update. Also advised, the update would repair some other electrical and system issues as well. Was told on 5/17 update would not be available until the end of May and that my carcshould not be driven so I should maintain the rental they provided. Lsstly, I have noticed some performance issues with shifting and speed as well. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11522456, filed 2023-05

Buying note. Have a pre-purchase inspection that includes a road test with the driver assist features active, and ask for the full service history covering fuel injectors, oil consumption checks, and battery or electrical repairs. Confirm that any open recall work has been completed before purchase.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 136 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,120 miles. Of all complaints, 12 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 14 Hyundai Tucson model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 81 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Exterior lighting (5), Air bags (4), Lane departure (4), Body and structure (4), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (2), Suspension (2), Wheels (2), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “My client lost her right eye and suffered a brain injury when an aftermarket rhinestone emblem decal from her steering wheel shot into her face during a low-impact crash with a deer. The crash left minimal damage to the front end of the vehicle, but caused the airbags to deploy, shooting the decal into my client’s head. …”

NHTSA complaint #11754571, filed 2026-08

Forward collision avoidance: “4/16/2026 at 1:35pm I was traveling north on Hwy 69 traveling +-45mph. Vehicle on my right in his lane and one vehicle in from of me about 50yrds. My vehicle auto applied the brakes and alarm indicating emergency collision to happen. A new minutes later (5 minutes) traveling in same direction same speed but NO cars on either side but one care approximately 100 yds in from and again the emergency collision brake and alarm took place”

NHTSA complaint #11732659, filed 2026-04

Electrical system: “my 2023 Hyundai Tucson has had the horn replaced twice. the technician indicated this is a common problem due to the location of the horn its susceptible to water damage rendering it useless. The horn is something rarely used and we were not aware it did not work until we tried to use it to alert a car entering our lane of traffic!”

NHTSA complaint #11668543, filed 2025-06

Engine: “All four cylinders misfired in my car while driving causing the catalytic converter and all four fuel injectors to need to be replaced. My car suddenly stopped driving in a rural area with only a few minutes of warning when the engine light came on. I was not even able to drive to a nearby shoulder. I was stranded on the side of the road in 5 degree weather until a tow truck could come.”

NHTSA complaint #11714062, filed 2026-01

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,500 and 24,038 miles.

33%0–1044%10–2511%25–506%50–756%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 17,120 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2022202320242025202638
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tucson · SUV FWD★★★★★4 / 5554 · 15.9% risk
Tucson · SUV AWD★★★★☆4 / 5554 · 17.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: 5 stars overall. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Hyundai Tucson version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tucson AWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic232825$2,700
Tucson FWD2.5L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253228$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 60 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Tucson

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026641,6825528Too new to compareToo new
20252956,5006528Too new to compareToo new
20249919,0004528Too new to compareToo new
202313617,12024–52881 · MoreToo new
202238826,10034–529100 · MoreRising
20218026,972152532 · FewerRising
20201798,600152572 · MoreStable
201938521,400152694 · MoreStable
201839931,962152665 · MoreStable
20171,09526,2533527100 · MoreStable
20161,62629,7505527100 · MoreFalling
201522969,336242525 · FewerFalling
201420278,605242518 · FewerFalling
201326678,000342535 · FewerStable
201225583,000342550 · TypicalStable
201112472,1005—2549 · TypicalRising
20105945,6024—2619 · FewerStable
20091829,0001—22—Stable
20084344,9521—220 · FewerStable
20076588,0005—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200613565,0005—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200518557,0008—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Hyundai Tucson model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners of the 2023 Tucson most often report unexpected behavior from the forward collision avoidance and adaptive cruise systems, where the vehicle brakes or accelerates when drivers see no hazard ahead. The issues reported most often: Phantom automatic emergency braking and cruise surging; Fuel injector failure causing stall or no acceleration; Engine oil loss and low oil warnings.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA recorded 136 consumer complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 34 complaints (25% of the total), followed by forward collision avoidance with 28.

Has the 2023 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Hyundai Tucson do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Hyundai Tucson 4–5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Tucson (Tucson FWD, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 28 mpg combined, 25 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,120 miles and the middle half falls between 2,500 and 24,038 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.