Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: trailer hitch and powertrain. Most-reported area: electrical system (37 complaints, 21%). Includes the Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.
2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson
Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness.
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.
NHTSA listing: TUCSON. Hyundai campaign 246.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Tucson. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Electrical system37 · 21%
Engine35 · 20%
Forward collision avoidance34 · 19%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (23); warnings (13)
Powertrain26 · 15%
Fuel and propulsion system24 · 14%
Brakes22 · 12%
Speed control22 · 12%
Most named: accelerator pedal (3)
Unknown or other39 · 22%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Hyundai Tucson recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Tucson drew the most (449) and the 2023 drew 137.
Owner complaints
2023: 177 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model year
Complaints
2016
1,619
2017
1,086
2018
396
2019
379
2020
177
2021
79
2022
500
2023
177
2024
145
2025
425
2026
87
Safety recalls
2023: 2 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model year
Recalls
2016
5
2017
3
2018
1
2019
1
2020
1
2021
1
2022
3
2023
2
2024
4
2025
7
2026
5
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD
Rollover risk 15.9%
Questions
What are the most common 2023 Tucson problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (37), engine (35), forward collision avoidance (34). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson safe?
In NHTSA crash tests the 2023 Hyundai Tucson earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Tucson has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.