repaired · 2026 Q3
Trailer hitches
Park outsideNewRisk. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 138 owner complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-526 the manufacturer reports only 90% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Hyundai Tucson has problems
138 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Forward collision avoidance6 crash/fire/injury
28Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
23Engine1 crash/fire/injury
19Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
18Vehicle speed control5 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
14Power train3 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
5Exterior lighting
3114 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 28 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 28 | 2 |
| Engine | 23 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 19 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Power train | 14 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 31 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Fluid/lubricant: pump
Park outsideRisk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Tucson year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Tucson owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Emergency Brake applied while driving. Had been driving with vehicle in front, on each side and one at rear with issues and all of sudden the emergency brake was applied causing the vehicle in back to get very close to my car. This is has happened multiple times and reported to dealership multiple…
While backing out of driveway, with parked vehicle along side and one moving vehicle in the road, I was applying the break and the Emergency Stop feature activated. My speed was 2-3 MPH and slowing.
2023 Hyundai Tuscon XRT has a dangerous and alarming issue. The Emergency Braking engages at highway speeds where no risk is present. The car groans and pulls dangerously. In addition, the Forward Collision Warning engages on surface streets every 10-15 seconds and there are no risks present. The…
Own a 2023 Tucson?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.