2023 Hyundai Tucson: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2023 Hyundai Tucson? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 110 complaints, with Uncategorized Issues as the top reported area.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2023 Hyundai Tucson trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 110 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Uncategorized Issues. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Tucson
- Model year
- 2023
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 110
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Uncategorized Issues
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 37
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 37 / 36
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2023 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Uncategorized Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Uncategorized Issues, Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2023 Hyundai Tucson
Inspection Focus
- Inspect for any unresolved issues related to Uncategorized Issues by reviewing service history.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components such as Forward Collision Avoidance, electrical system, and engine.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported problem areas.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect for any unresolved issues related to Uncategorized Issues by reviewing service history.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for reported components such as Forward Collision Avoidance, electrical system, and engine.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase, focusing on reported problem areas.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2023 Hyundai Tucson, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on 110 NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, issues appear concentrated in uncategorized problems, forward collision avoidance systems, and electrical faults. Crash-related complaints number 11, and there are 2 recalls. The data suggests potential concerns with multiple systems, but confidence is low due to limited model year coverage.
- Uncategorized Issues account for the highest number of complaints at 27.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB is the second most reported component with 23 complaints.
- Electrical Faults and Engine Problems are also frequently reported, with 20 and 19 complaints respectively.
- Uncategorized Issues
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Electrical Faults
All 2023 Hyundai Tucson Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncategorized Issues | 27 | 3 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 23 | 6 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 17 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | 5 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | 3 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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 …
While driving on April 11, 2026 at approximately 1:30 PM on [XXX] , the vehicle experienced a loss of steering response while the roadway curved to the right. The driver turned the steering wheel normally in order to follow the curve. The steering wheel moved freely and felt norm…
Component that is unsafe: Moonroof Glass Taking in for inspection tomorrow. Safety risk: While driving on highway, Glass Spontaneously Popped and fully shattered. Glass fell down onto myself and into the car as I was driving. This put my driving at risk. Major distraction as we…
All systems warning lights came on
Dear Commissioner and DMV Officials: I am writing to formally address a serious financial and safety concern affecting vehicle owners in Connecticut. As a driver with over 50 years of experience—32 of those in CT—I have never experienced rodent damage to any vehicle until purchas…
At dusk I was driving below the speed limit (40 MPH). I was at least 3 car lengths behind the vehicle in front of me when i saw the driver was braking because his brake lights came on and there was an intersection ahead with a stop light. There were at least two cars ahead of t…
Horn did not work. At about 67,000 miles on my vehicle my horn stopped working. I took it to the dealership to be replaced and paid for it. Then again at about 100,000 miles it stopped working. I took it back to the dealership and asked if there’s been any recalls they stated not…
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 …
1. Component and Availability: The panoramic sunroof shattered spontaneously. The failed component was replaced by Myrtle Beach Hyundai, but I have documented the damage with photos, and the vehicle is available for inspection to show the remaining glass debris inside the structu…
I parked my car on a driveway with a slight incline. After putting the car in park, I stepped out of the vehicle and the car rolled back into the street. I brought the car back into the driveway, again put the car in park and engaged the parking brake this time. The car rolled ba…
As I was pulling into a parking space in a parking garage, the vehicle's engine revved, tires squealed and then the vehicle propelled forward on its own, without my foot being on the accelerator. The vehicle only stopped when it hit a support column and the wall of the parking s…
Sun roof on Tucson 2023 shattered while car was being driven. When the roof shattered there was a loud sound (like a bomb going off) in the car and then the sound of glass breaking. The vehicle is available for inspection. There were not any warnings or messages before the failur…
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…
Horn has been replaced three times and is now out for a fourth time.
Two times while stopped or idling behind a car in traffic, my Hyundai Tucson 2023 has started accelerating on its own with the RPM increasing to nearly 8000 and lurching forward before I was able to apply brakes. Stop the car and restart. I have seen this described on other car m…
I was backing out of my driveway, which is on a busy street. I waited for the traffic to clear. I backed out onto the main road, which I thought was completely clear, but a car came behind me and I smacked right into him. There was no beeping from my car, and the automatic bra…
My 2023 Hyundai Tucson’s windshield has developed excessive pitting, multiple chips, and cracks despite only normal highway driving. I do not drive on gravel or dirt roads, yet the glass shows abnormal wear far beyond what would be expected for a vehicle this new. One of the larg…
As I was parking my car in a parking spot going about 5 miles or less. My car surged forward at a very accelerated speed, and I ended up running into a brushed and a metal fence, which is what stopped me. There were no warnings that went off on my car. No emergency brakes, nothin…
When I turn the wheel I get a grinding sound inside vehicle not outside of it.
2023 Hyundai Tuscon - Very Low Milage approx 6500 Miles - while in a parking lot, The rear passenger Carrier ARM which holds the Control arm fully cracked causing the Control arm to fall off. This product failure is unprecedented as it was a total part manufacture failure. NO imp…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 110 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2023 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?▾
#1: Uncategorized Issues (27 complaints). #2: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (23 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (20 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 110 total complaints. 4 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP. 2 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Uncategorized Issues during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.