Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, the most recent reported on December 18, 2025 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (33 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (28).

How many 2023 Hyundai Tucson complaints mention a crash or fire?

12 of 136 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls and problems

2 recalls and 136 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson.

recalls

136

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · reported December 18, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 51,587 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump

NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · reported July 27, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 52,109 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Unknown or other33
Forward collision avoidance28
Electrical system27
Engine23
Fuel/propulsion system18
Vehicle speed control17
Service brakes16
Power train14
Steering7
Exterior lighting5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 23, 2026 · Steering
SAFETY DEFECT SUPPLEMENT TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #11685540 | VIN: […] | MILEAGE: 27,370 This filing supplements Complaint #… regarding an uncorrected, compounded steering safety failure following the catastrophic detachment of the steering column while driving on … (Repair Order #…). COMPONENTS FAILED: Steering column…

Oct 7, 2026 · Unknown or other
Horn in vehicle stopped working it’s been 3 weeks and dealer can’t get parts. I feel it’s unsafe driving without ihaving access no horn especially around school.

Oct 1, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN [VIN removed]), built […]. On […], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada. My scan tool showed P0300, P0302 and P0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). On July 6, 2026, Experience…

Sep 17, 2026 · Trailer hitches
See attached document for complaint.

Sep 9, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
The car was working perfectly fine I drive it for work all the time and one day it started shaking weirdly. A couple days later the check engine light turned on. It was throwing the code that was pointing to "misfiring in the 3rd cylinder" We changed all the spark plugs, 3rd cylinder coil pack, and switch the coil…

Tucson model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	1	179	5	2
2021	1	80	2	3
2022	3	386	25	4
2023	2	136	12	1
2024	4	99	12	0
2025	6	295	33	1
2026	5	64	15	0

Across all years, the 2016 Tucson has the most complaints (1,626). All Hyundai Tucson years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, the most recent reported on December 18, 2025 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?: Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is unknown or other (33 complaints), followed by forward collision avoidance (28).
How many 2023 Hyundai Tucson complaints mention a crash or fire?: 12 of 136 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 23, 2026.