2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 2 recalls and 138 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is unknown or other.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaigns: 25V893000, 23V526000.

How the 2023 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 22 Tucson model years — 13th most.

2recalls

138complaints

12crashes

1fires

5injuries

19,241median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Trailer Hitches

Dec 18, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

Risk: 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 wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Power Train

Jul 27, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles

Park outside

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy & notes

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 charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other34

Electrical System28

Forward Collision Avoidance28

Engine23

Fuel System20

Service Brakes19

Vehicle Speed Control18

Power Train14

Steering7

Visibility7

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2023 vs. other Hyundai Tucson years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, the latest from Dec 18, 2025 (trailer hitches). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention unknown or other (34), electrical system (28), forward collision avoidance (28). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

2 recalls advise parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.