2023 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 183 complaints
183
Total Complaints
14,000mi
Median Mileage
Unknown Or Other
Top Issue
27
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

1,947 25th Percentile
14,000 Median Mileage
26,500 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Unknown Or Other
27
Electrical System
19
Engine
19
Service Brakes
15
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Fuel/Propulsion System
14
Automatic Emergency Braking
13
Power Train
12
Warnings
9
Exterior Lighting
5

Severity Assessment

27
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"When driving in dark areas with low outdoor lighting, the instrument panel is reflected in the drivers window. Aside from being distracting, there is obstructed visibility where the reflection occurs. I have made repeated calls, that go ignored, to Hyndai Customer Care, brought it to my service de..."
"When driving in dark areas with low outdoor lighting, the instrument panel is reflected in the drivers window. Aside from being distracting, there is obstructed visibility where the reflection occurs. I have made repeated calls, that go ignored, to Hyndai Customer Care, brought it to my service de..."
"Two days after purchasing this vehicle BRAND NEW, I received a "Low Oil" alert. I took it to the nearest Hyundai dealership where a salesman filled the engine with oil. Only a couple hundred miles later I received another "Low Oil" alert. I have been attempting to solve this issue with Hyundai, howe..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 19 complaints
25th: 16,060 mi Median: 22,870 mi 75th: 43,375 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 22 AZ: 15 NY: 14 CA: 14 PA: 13 CO: 11 VA: 10 TX: 10 IL: 9 OH: 8

Hyundai Tucson — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200527316
200620221
20078510
2008667
2009244
2010784
20111737
201231318
201331320
20142374
201530314
2016212723
2017141623
201850322
201949519
20202145
2021913
202252240
202411117
202530532

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Pump
Campaign 23V526000 | 27/07/2023
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 25V893000 | 19/12/2025
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
  • Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
  • Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
  • Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28