130 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Unknown Or Other · verdict AVOID 38/100
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Hyundai Tucson owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Hyundai Tucson owner
“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 ”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Hyundai Tucson owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 27/07/2023 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:Pump | 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 |
| 19/12/2025 | Trailer Hitches | 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 con |
On the federal record it scores 38/100: 130 owner complaints (43.33 per year on the road) and 2 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Unknown Or Other, with 32 of 144 categorised reports.
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson scored 38/100 on the federal record.