2023 Hyundai Tucson Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have not had a problem but the turn signals are polaced at the lowest point on rear bumper making it difficult for the car following to see the signal. This may cause a rear collision. It needs to be in the brake light panel. A design flaw in my opinion. Maybe a simple rewire will fix the defect.03/22/202”
NHTSA complaint #11527535, filed 2023-06“Indicator/turn light is very low under bumper. It is not visible to the vehicle behind and around. Other driver think that I am not turning indicator light and they are upset and honking at me. Poor design and it could cause an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11565344, filed 2024-01“When driving in dark areas with low outdoor lighting, the instrument panel is reflected in the drivers window. Aside from being distracting, there is obstructed visibility where the reflection occurs. I have made repeated calls, that go ignored, to Hyndai Customer Care, brought it to my service dealer upon request for protocol, who could not react because it was daytime. The instrument panel happens not to be recessed as in other cars I have had. I simply want suggestions on how to alleviate the problem. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11494487, filed 2022-11“The rear turn signals on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson are on the rear bumper. They are never seen by any car or truck sitting behind you or next to you in your blindspot. I believe the 2022 & the 2024 also have this issue, and there are numerous complaints about it online, especially on Reddit and auto forums. They are dangerous. Cars too close behind you or next to you in your blindspot, will never see your signal, especially the larger cars & trucks or tall autos such as buses, garbage trucks, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11605308, filed 2024-07Related service bulletins
- 11029906Feb 25, 2026Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following…
- 11025476Nov 6, 2025This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 5% |
| 2025 | 18 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 | 5 | 4% |
| 2022 | 8 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 1% |
| 2016 | 29 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 5 | 8% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 13 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson
34 complaintsForward collision avoidance
28 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLane departure
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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