2023 Hyundai Tucson owner complaints
182 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Forward Collision Avoidance34 Recent complaints
October 23, 2026SteeringElectrical SystemStructure
SAFETY DEFECT SUPPLEMENT TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #11685540 | VIN: [XXX] | MILEAGE: 27,370 This filing supplements Complaint #XXX regarding an uncorrected, compounded steering safety failure following the catastrophic detachment of the steering column while driving on XXX (Repair Order #XXX). COMPONENTS FAILED: Steering column assembly, footwell closeout shield, dashboard lower crash pad structural frame, and push-start switch. All components and vehicle are available for immediate inspection. SAFETY RISK: Following an invasive warranty teardown for an ignition switch failure under R/O #XXX at [XXX] Hyundai, the vehicle was released in an incomplete, hazardous condition. The factory lower footw
October 20, 2026Power Train
The vehicle was already running and in Drive. When I pressed the accelerator pedal to accelerate further, the vehicle would not accelerate. The RPMs did not increase and vehicle did not respond. No warning lights appeared. I had to press hazard lights coast to shoulder and turn vehicle off and on to regain power]. This created a hazardous situation as traffic was behind me and could not anticipate my sudden loss of speed. We just got this vehicle on October 1, 2026 and vehicle has been maintained per schedule. This was the first time it happened. I am concerned this is related to recall affecting 2023 Tucson models, and request investigation as this is a safety defect that can occur without
October 7, 2026Unknown or Other
Horn in vehicle stopped working it’s been 3 weeks and dealer can’t get parts. I feel it’s unsafe driving without ihaving access no horn especially around school.
October 1, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System
2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN 5NMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX), built [XXX]. On [XXX], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada. My scan tool showed P0300, P0302 and P0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). On July 6, 2026, Experience Hyundai in Charlottetown, PE (service order 92XXX) replaced one ignition coil under warranty. No fuel injector leak test was performed. The misfires returned. On [XXX], at 39,409 miles, my scan showed P0302 active and P0304 pending. The car also had extended cranking after sitting and the check engine light was on. I was told I could keep driving the car unless it started
September 29, 2026Unknown or Other
There was/is a recall #290 on the tow hitch harness. There was a concern of a fire risk. Hyundai’s remedy was to cut the harness making the tow hitch unusable. This has been since March. The NHTSA is not putting any pressure on Hyundai to replace the harness. The nHTSA doesn’t acknowledge that this recall is still open. All consumers like me who purchased this option can not use it due to the NHTSA recall. How can I get this issue addressed and resolved. It seams like no one is interested in addressing this problem
This page combines NHTSA records for: Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Phev.