2023 Hyundai Tucson: True Cost, Problems & Verdict
130 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Reviewed by the MotorJury data desk · 2 sources · Last updated 2026-08-20
130 NHTSA owner complaints · 2 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 43.33
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
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.
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.
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 factory feature I paid for. The removal of towing functionality without …
What the community is saying right now.
| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 25V893000 | Trailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The… |
| 23V526000 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic con… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Unknown Or Other (32 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 38/100, computed from 130 NHTSA complaints and 2 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 19/12/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.