2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2 recalls, 223 complaints - 36 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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

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 ... Read more

51,587 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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

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 ... Read more

52,109 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

223 total complaints 9 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	32
ENGINE	30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	24
POWER TRAIN	20
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	18
STEERING	13
SERVICE BRAKES	11
AIR BAGS	6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	5

Incident date: Aug 28, 2026

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 20, 2026

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 ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

I was driving to work on 7/20/26 and my vehicle loss engine propulsion , engine failure and unable to restart vehicle and shift gears.

Incident date: Jul 18, 2026

Vehicle developed a pattern of misfires (cylinders 1, 2, and random/multiple) beginning within the last month. On 8/7/2026, a dealer inspection confirmed coolant intrusion into cylinders 1 and 2 via overnight pressure test, with block deformation. This is the identical defect addressed by Ford Custo... Read more

Incident date: Aug 6, 2026

The vehicle has experienced transmission issues. I received a powertrain malfunction light in August, and the car suddenly had trouble shifting in low gears resulting in jerking. When driving, it continued to have issues. Then, it wouldn't go into reverse and the jerking increased before having it t... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

When I drove the car, All most all light on the dashboard are on onthe road, and when I stop and tried to go, the car is somewhat not controled. I immidieatly went to dealership and dignosed P2764 CVT balve problem. And they add wheel bearing is problem. Subaru noticed these problems but my 88,278 m... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

While driving the car stalled and then the engine shutdown, caused by a misfired fuel injector. Myself and the passengers in the car were minorly safe, as this incident occurred while driving through the Yellowstone National park; having to pull over on the side of the road with no shoulder. The Woo... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2026

The KARR system has vulnerability that will make Honda cars at higher risk to theft. This system is installed by the Honda dealership before purchase and the KARR systems does not allow uninstallation nor reimbursement. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2006 Cadillac DTS. The contact stated that a recurring power steering failure had occurred at startup, and the steering wheel was firm. The contact stated that upon adding power steering fluid to the power steering reservoir, there was an immediate power steering fluid leak. Addit... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2026

One day I noticed my oil light flashed on and off about three times during a drive down the road, simultaneously a loud knocking started in my engine. Although I had gotten my oil changed just a couple months prior and always practiced appropriate maintenance I decided to pull over and check my oil,... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

I went to charge my car Sunday morning, and throughout the day it kept showing on the dashboard that the charge door was open. I stopped several times to check, and the charge door was actually closed, which was really strange. Later, I went into a store for less than 10 minutes. I locked my car be... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

While driving northbound on [XXX] from [XXX] into [XXX] during heavy rain, my vehicle experienced an uncommanded Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) deployment just before the bridge. The sudden activation of the AEB system at highway speed on a wet surface caused the vehicle to lose traction, resulti... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The crankshaft position sensor is throwing a code , and the car want turn over .

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The brake pedal is soft and travels all the way to the floor before it engages. It has done it from the day I purchased the truck. The dealership stated it is normal for that truck. I had previously owned a 2014 RAM 2500 w/6.4L Gas engine, 2017 RAM 2500 w/6.7L Diesel engine, 2021 RAM 3500 w/6.7L Die... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonab... Read more

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonab... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

The vehicle is only a 2022 and has a jerky acceleration during non-highway driving with RPMs fluctuating. The tire, cruise control and seatbelt indicator lights are illuminated with no resolvable issue (the dealer clears them out and they come back). There’s an audible muffler rattle that has been... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electronic stability control disabled warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The contact associated the failure with... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2012 BMW 528XI. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine with the "Drivetrain Malfunction" message displayed. The contact later received a notification for an unknown recall, and a diagnostic test was performed however, no... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2026

The steering sticks when making gradual turns on the highway almost like it gets stuck

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

Since November 2025, my 2025 BMW X1 has repeatedly lost propulsion while I was driving, typically after the dashboard screens suddenly crash and reboot. When this happens, the vehicle stops responding to the accelerator, displays the wrong gear, or requires me to shut it completely off in traffic be... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2026

Since owning my 2018 Toyota Sienna, I have experienced hesitation and erratic shifting with my transmission. I have the UA80E transmission which upon research others are experiencing issues with as well. It appears Toyota is not fully acknowledging the problem. The problem is a safety issue as somet... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2026

Transmission began shifting very hard into 3rd gear. Later the transmission got stuck in 4th gear and would not shift out of it, even at a complete stop. Was able to manually shift down to 3rd gear after a few minutes, then it started to shift normal. Lately the transmission has shifted from 7th g... Read more

Incident date: May 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and made an abnormal clunking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had received the recall notification letter of NHTSA Campaign Number 26... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

Vehicle experienced unintended transmission gear change without driver input from the gear selector. While driving, the transmission shifted unexpectedly into 4H even though the selector was not touched. This created a safety hazard due to sudden change in vehicle behavior, including: loss of accele... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

About once a month on average my Tucson's emergency system braking comes on without an emergency. It seems to occur mostly when taking an exit on the highway, but a few times it has been completely random. All of these instances have had no other vehicles around or any roadway barriers present. Wh... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

2024 BMW X1 xDrive, 8000 miles, original tires. Front right tire wear to 2.7mm, front left tire wear to 4mm, and rear tires wear to 5mm. AWD vehicle where fronts should not be significantly outpacing rear wear. Left-right asymmetry on front axle suggests alignment issue. Dealer and BWM North America... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

The main infotainment display screen in my 2024 Nissan Kicks failed prematurely and blacked out completely, rendering the backup camera and rear cross-traffic safety systems entirely inoperable. This failure poses an immediate safety hazard to myself and pedestrians, as I am forced to drive and back... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2025

Incident date: May 18, 2026

In two separate instances the Autonomous Emergency Brake system was activated. Luckily there i didn't cause an accident. There was no one in front of me either times. Thats the worst of all the issues the vehicle has.

Incident date: May 13, 2026

Adaptive Cruise Control & Phantom Braking: On multiple occasions while traveling at highway speeds (approx. 70 mph), the vehicle has engaged in aggressive "phantom braking." Despite clear road conditions and no vehicles or obstacles in the vehicle's path, the system suddenly slams on the brakes, dro... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2026

The vehicle would jerk when changing gears and would have a rattle and vibration when accelerating.

Incident date: Apr 26, 2026

Sitting at a red light the vehicle seemed to almost stalled then lunged forward about eight feet almost colliding with the vehicle in front of me. To my knowledge the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer nor has the problem been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. To... Read more

Incident date: Apr 26, 2026

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

System/Component Involved: Fuel System / Fuel Injectors / High-Pressure Fuel Joint Pipe Description of Incident and Safety Risk: My 2017 Honda CR-V (1.5T engine) experienced a fuel system failure evidenced by DTC P0172 and a failed AF cylinder test, confirmed by an authorized Honda dealer. This fai... Read more

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

Incident date: Apr 11, 2026

Car stalls out when driving. Car also stalls when I dont press the automatic start button.

Incident date: Mar 14, 2026

My vehicle has had recurring interior water intrusion and related safety concerns. The most serious symptom was interior window fogging on the inside of the vehicle for multiple days during or following rainy, snowy, and cold conditions, which significantly reduced visibility while driving and made ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2026

1.) Lane departure is not operating until way over the line on right side of vehicle. 2.) Collision Warning is going off regularly with no cars in front or behind. Randomly goes off. This makes it impossible to use the Automatic Emergency Braking feature if it went off in the middle of the freeway ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2026

The airbag occupancy detectors on the passenger side are faulty. I noticed that other similar models of the VW Atlas are having this issue and it has an active recall, but my particular model has not.

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Compass. The contact stated that the center of the steering wheel was protruding outwards, and while attempting to sound the horn, the horn failed to operate. While entering the vehicle, the headrest on the driver's side was bumped and the headrest deployed. Approximatel... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

they did the pico test they said the engine was good they upgraded the oil months after that 3 time back to the dealer do to loss of Propulsion its in a GM dealer SHOP waiting for the new long block as of 02-16-2026

Incident date: Jan 14, 2026

Incident date: Dec 26, 2025

Screen in the car that shows the view of the backup camera. Unable to see when backing up. It is under warranty but the service center after mulitple attempts has not been able to fix it. Yes No, it just went out. Went out back in September of 2025.

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

12 volt battery drained in my driveway on 1/20. Vehicle was completely dead including door and hatch locks. Roadside assistance jumped the 12 volt battery. Vehicle message said, “Insufficient power. Check Electrical system”. Vehicle was towed to local Hyundai dealer, who diagnosed an ICCU f... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

36 manufacturer communications from 26 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN	9
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
130000 VISIBILITY	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	1
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)	1
119811 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE	1

160000 STRUCTURE

Certain 2023-2024MY Tucson (NX4a) vehicles may exhibit delamination of the C-pillar garnish. Follow the procedure in this TSB to replace the C-pillar garnishes for vehicles exhibiting this condition.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

130000 VISIBILITY

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or a message that reads a??Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullya?? on the cluster along with a

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads a??Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefullya?? on the cluster alo

100000 POWER TRAIN

This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for the 2022MY Tucson (NX4/NX4a) vehicles and the Engine Control Module (ECM) for the 2022-24MY Tucson vehicles to improve operation of the Idle Stop and G

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation.

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Certain Tucson (NX4A), Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA), and Santa Fe Hybrid (TMA HEV) vehicles may exhibit a brake judder condition. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the brakes, resurface or replace and perform a brake burn

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB applies to certain vehicles with 8-speed transmissions that may have had a machining operation out of specification that could lead to a higher mileage durability issue regarding the transmission oil pump. Follow the steps listed b

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS-M. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: a?? Internal short circuit a?? Battery deterioration a?? Malfun

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. a?? DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: a??

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not repla

100000 POWER TRAIN

If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. If you are servicing a vehicle with any symptoms listed below or DTCs (listed on Page 2) , follow the Service Procedure on Page 3. SYMPTOMS: a?? a??Shifter System

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

100000 POWER TRAIN

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe, certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain 21-23MY Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to i

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides repair information for a non-glossy front door pull handle that exhibits paint peeling on certain 2022 a?? 2023MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles. If a vehicle exhibits this paint peeling condition, replac

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a a??Check Enginea?? light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe, certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain MY21-23 Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to i

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 23MY Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles' sunroofs were not programmed at the factory. This causes the sunroof to become inoperable. This bulletin provides information to program sunroof operation.

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Some 23MY Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles' sunroofs were not programmed at the factory. This causes the sunroof to become inoperable. This bulletin provides information to program sunroof operation.

119811 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:HYBRID MANAGEMENT:POWER CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (HPCU):SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) software update for Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) / Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles to improve the following DTC and symptoms:

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin outlines the repair procedure for some 22MY and 23MY Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles that exhibit symptoms of no audio or intermittent sound from the vehicle's speakers.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin outlines the process for replacing the external amplifier on certain 22MY and 23MY Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles equipped with an external amplifier.

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

HYUNDAI TUCSON - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TUCSON across all model years (2005, 2026).

70 Total Recalls

8,653 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

334 Reported Crashes

190 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI TUCSON - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	5	88	View
2025	6	457	View
2024	4	152	View
2023 (current)	2	223
2022	3	602	View
2021	1	108	View
2020	1	234	View
2019	1	530	View
2018	1	542	View
2017	3	1,460	View
2016	5	2,171	View
2015	1	309	View
2014	2	239	View
2013	3	319	View
2012	3	316	View
2011	5	174	View
2010	4	79	View
2009	1	24	View
2008	1	66	View
2007	5	85	View
2006	5	202	View
2005	8	273	View

Other HYUNDAI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
ACCENT	64	2,745	View
SANTA FE HYBRID	57	347	View

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON

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