Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Hyundai Tucson: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Tucson at 25–38 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 182 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

25–38

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, newest first.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 25V893000 Reported Dec 18, 2025 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 290)
Units affected: 51,587 (estimate)
Problem: 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 electrical short circuit.
Risk: 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 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump

NHTSA 23V526000 Reported Jul 27, 2023 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 246)
Units affected: 52,109 (estimate)
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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 service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Hyundai Tucson EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Tucson AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/28/25 mpg	—	$2,700	351
Tucson FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	25/32/28 mpg	—	$2,400	322
Tucson Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	37/36/37 mpg	—	$1,800	245
Tucson Hybrid Blue	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	38/38/38 mpg	—	$1,750	238
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity	35/35/35 mpg 80 MPGe on electricity	33 mi	$1,900	100

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Hyundai Tucson crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Hyundai Tucson owner complaints

Owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 15 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Hyundai Tucson complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Unknown or other	41
Electrical system	37
Engine	35
Power train	27
Fuel/propulsion system	25
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	23
Service brakes	21
Vehicle speed control	19
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	13
Visibility/wiper	8

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Hyundai Tucson by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Tucson	26–38 mpg	6	99	5/5
2025 Tucson	26–38 mpg	7	450	5/5
2024 Tucson	25–38 mpg	4	152	5/5
2022 Tucson	26–38 mpg	3	506	5/5
2021 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	80	5/5
2020 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	179	5/5
2019 Tucson	23–26 mpg	1	385	5/5
2018 Tucson	22–27 mpg	1	399	5/5
2017 Tucson	23–50 mpg	3	1,094	5/5
2016 Tucson	23–50 mpg	5	1,626	5/5
2015 Tucson	22–50 mpg	2	229	4/5

All Hyundai Tucson years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Hyundai models

2023 Hyundai Elantra 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 Hyundai Kona 2023 Hyundai Nexo 2023 Hyundai Palisade 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 Hyundai Sonata 2023 Hyundai Venue

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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