2023 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (15) · Fuel/Propulsion System (13) · Service Brakes (12)
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Safety recalls (2)
Trailer Hitches 2025-12-18 · campaign 25V893000 · 51,587 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
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 2023-07-27 · campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
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.
Service bulletins (62)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle. this bulletin provides the procedure to install the latest oem tow hitch harness.
Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H DN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle.
Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Structure:body“safety defect supplement to nhtsa complaint #11685540 | vin: [xxx] | mileage: 27,370 this filing supplements complaint #xxx regarding an uncorrected, compounded steering safety failure following the catastrophic detachment of the steering column while driving on xxx (repair order #xxx). components failed: steering column assembly, footwell closeo…”
2026-10-07 · 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. …”
2026-10-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“2023 hyundai tucson limited, 2.5l gdi, alabama-built (vin 5nmxxxxxxxxxxxxxx), built [xxx]. on [xxx], 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 hyundai in charlottetow…”
2026-09-17 · Trailer Hitches“see attached document for complaint.…”
2026-09-09 · 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 pack to see if it would say a misf…”
2026-08-27 · Suspension“the right rear shock absorber failed and was replaced under warranty at approximately 22,000 miles. the car was making noise, the shock was leaking, and not working properly. the dealer admitted to problems with rear shock absorbers failing at low mileage on hyundai tucson hybrid suvs 2022 through 2025 tucson hybrids. the left and right rear shoc…”
2026-08-07 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“while backing out of driveway, with parked vehicle along side and one moving vehicle in the road, i was applying the break and the emergency stop feature activated. my speed was 2-3 mph and slowing. …”
2026-08-07 · Electrical System“under hyundai recall 290, the dealership permanently removed the functional trailer light wiring harness and replaced it with a nonfunctional rubber dust cap. a hyundai case manager informed me that a replacement harness is "in development," but official nhtsa remedy filings show the cap is the final remedy, resulting in the permanent loss of a fac…”
2026-08-07 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking“emergency brake applied while driving. had been driving with vehicle in front, on each side and one at rear with issues and all of sudden the emergency brake was applied causing the vehicle in back to get very close to my car. this is has happened multiple times and reported to dealership multiple times. this was the second occurence on this day. …”
2026-08-03 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“my client lost her right eye and suffered a brain injury when an aftermarket rhinestone emblem decal from her steering wheel shot into her face during a low-impact crash with a deer. the crash left minimal damage to the front end of the vehicle, but caused the airbags to deploy, shooting the decal into my client’s head. she purchased this dangerou…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.