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2023 Hyundai Tucson

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
70 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls2 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA174
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA38 mpg
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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tucson Hybrid Blue, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 174 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 67 kW AC PMSM353535 (53 MPGe blended)33 mi electric421.7 h$1,800
Tucson Hybrid BlueHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion383838———$1,650
Tucson HybridHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion373637———$1,700
Tucson FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl253228———$2,250
Tucson AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl232825———$2,500

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46251, 45687, 45686, 46375, 45688.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Trailer Hitches

290
Park outside51,587 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskNonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V893000reported Dec 18, 2025Hyundai Motor America
!critical

Power Train

246
Park outside52,109 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixOwners 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.
NHTSA campaign 23V526000reported Jul 27, 2023Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
174complaints filed

15 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 8 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 6 · 2023: 52 · 2024: 41 · 2025: 38 · 2026: 37

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance39
Unspecified38
Electrical System37
Engine35
Vehicle Speed Control22
Service Brakes18

What owners describe

“Unintended acceleration and brake failure. While in the parking lot at [XXX]. The check brake warning light came on and prior to this when pressing the gas pedal the car was not responding or going very slow. I stopped looking for a place to park and when I took my foot of the brake pedal the car surged ahead at full s…”Aug 10, 2026 · Air Bags · NHTSA owner report
“Car is PhEV and it failed 4 times in 3 years due ac compressor failure, main reason identified was due to high voltage it was failing EV and other systems. Car stopped two times in the middle of highway. All 4 times Hyndai kept the car with dealers for major part replacement. Reported to Hyndai consumer affair for repl…”May 31, 2026 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“My car is a 2023 hyundai tucson plug-in hybrid with approximately 75,455 miles on it. The car is stuck in neutral and will not switch to any other gears. The car also will not turn off fully. I basically got stuck/stranded and could not move. Had to be towed.”Aug 8, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

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Other Tucson model years

F

2026 Hyundai Tucson

5 recalls · 82 complaints

F

2025 Hyundai Tucson

7 recalls · 416 complaints

F

2024 Hyundai Tucson

4 recalls · 143 complaints

C

2022 Hyundai Tucson

3 recalls · 499 complaints

B

2021 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 78 complaints

B

2020 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 176 complaints

B

2019 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 377 complaints

B

2018 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 394 complaints

D

2017 Hyundai Tucson

3 recalls · 1,084 complaints

F

2016 Hyundai Tucson

5 recalls · 1,616 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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