The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 173 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Other / Uncategorized, accounting for 20 reports (12% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 38 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 80 MPGe (35 MPG on gasoline) with up to 33 miles of electric driving range.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 173 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Other / Uncategorized (20 / 12%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 15 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–38 MPG (5 variants • PHEV up to 80 MPGe)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 38 MPG | 38 MPG | 38 MPG | — | $1,600 / yr |
| Tucson Hybrid Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 37 MPG | 36 MPG | 37 MPG | — | $1,650 / yr |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 87 MPGe (35 MPG) | 74 MPGe (35 MPG) | 80 MPGe (35 MPG) | 33 mi EV (420 mi total) | $1,750 / yr |
| Tucson FWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 MPG | 32 MPG | 28 MPG | — | $2,200 / yr |
| Tucson AWD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 23 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Hyundai Tucson provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 33 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 15.9% |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 17.4% |
| Hybrid SUV AWD | | | | | 17.4% |
| PHEV SUV AWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Hyundai Tucson models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Defect Summary: 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.
Free Manufacturer 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 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.
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