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    Hyundai Tucson

    EPA MPG: 26 mpg

    RECALL ALERT:
    There is 1 recall on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Reliability

    Overall Reliability

    The 2023 Tucson has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

    The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has been recalled 1 time by NHTSA. View Recalls
    Most Common Trouble Spots
    Common Trouble Spot
    Common Trouble Spot

    Owner Reported Trouble Spots

    The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2023 Hyundai Tucson owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

    In-car Electronics

    Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

    What Owners Say

    Apple CarPlay

    "Unable to connect. Started within months of purchasing car. Happens about once a month. Not resolved."

    Anonymous, CT (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Does not start automatically 20 percent or the time"

    Anonymous, MI (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Display screen freezes up

    "I answered that previously."

    Anonymous, AB (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Display screen goes blank

    "I use the display system a lot - for navigation (I deliver meals). When it failed it was very bad for me. It was the spring of 2025. It started doing it occasionally, then finally failed completely. So I took it to the dealer and it was replaced."

    Anonymous, AB (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Maybe once a week when you are driving it will go blank. Until you touch it again"

    Anonymous, MI (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other in-car electronics problem

    ""After I turn off my car and when away the car was playing radio, it took me a while to figure out that when I have my laptop plugged in to my car to charge the front screen gets turned off when I turn off my car and the audio also starts.""

    Anonymous, NY (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "We were unable to get any sound out of our speakers. None from the radio or attached devices."

    Anonymous, WA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

    "stopped working, replaced by dealer"

    Anonymous A., ON (2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Brakes

    Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

    What Owners Say

    Premature brake wear

    "I had to replace brakes at 5000 miles.This was very unusual. Never in all my years of driving have I seen this. I question a factory fault."

    Anonymous, FL (2023 Hyundai Tucson Unsure 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Pulsation or vibration

    "Was due to warped rotors"

    Anonymous A., AZ (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Sometimes when it rains it feels like they vibrate when I want to stop"

    Anonymous, LA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE Unsure)
    Rotors

    "Rotors warped from normal driving through the mountains"

    Anonymous A., AZ (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Car vibrating when hitting brake. Began at 15000 miles."

    Anonymous, CT (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Squeaking

    "When it rains my breaks makes noise. They should be worn out bc I've only had my car 2 years"

    Anonymous, LA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE Unsure)

    Exhaust

    Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Other/unsure

    "Sunroof shattered"

    Anonymous, (2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited Unsure)

    "arching on the starter caused it to not always start"

    Anonymous, NM (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Incorrect outside temperatre reading."

    Anonymous, NY (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Trunk power lift cylinder was bad"

    Anonymous, UT (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Rear Hatch door Motor broke. It also needs adjustment"

    Anonymous, CA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Body Hardware

    Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

    What Owners Say

    Mirrors

    "The mirror needs the small magnifying mirror"

    Anonymous, NC (2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other body problem

    "The windshield wiper fluid pump is broken. I can hear the engine but it will not squirt. Mechanic recommended replacement. My driver's seat started cracking at about 6000 miles. I am the only driver and wear professional clothes daily. Weigh about 140. It doesn't add up to have that damage this soon."

    Anonymous, CA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "The material on both sides of the front seats is cracking."

    Anonymous, MN (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    ""The driver seat began tearing. I have contacted dealership and because under 60,000 miles they said they would fix the problem""

    Anonymous, MS (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Seat controls - power

    "Does not raise the seat high enough for a short person"

    Anonymous, NC (2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Electrical Accessories

    Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

    What Owners Say

    Keyless entry

    ""More than once, gripping the outdoor handle didn't unlock the door. Even the remote didn't unlock it a few times..I opened the trunk and then the keyless entry worked..weird""

    Anonymous, NY (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "All key fob functions would not work on two occasions, most recently a week ago after hard rains. The problem lasted only an hour or so. The intermittent problems we've had are in a way more concerning than those we have a diagnosis for."

    Anonymous A., FL (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other electrical system problem

    "Driver door windows would not go up or down"

    Anonymous, MD (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    USB port

    "The USB port wasn't manufactured correctly and apparently the quality assurance kissed the fact that there was no USB port. Dealer fixed it"

    Anonymous, NY (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Engine Minor

    Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

    What Owners Say

    Engine knock or ping

    "During accelerating between 25-40 lower passenger side of engine made pinging noise brought it back to dealer twice they claimed it was normal"

    Anonymous, NY (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Oil leaks

    ""When traveling 300 or more miles on a trip, engine light would come on and would require at least two units of oil to be added""

    Anonymous A., FL (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    "Difficult to find anyone locally who will change the oil on the Tucson due to what they describe as a leak issue with the vehicle. Have to drive 60 miles away to Hyundai service center (dealer) to get oil changed."

    Anonymous, MO (2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Climate System

    AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

    What Owners Say

    Heater system

    "In October 24 the car would not reach proper engine temperature. As the areas climate was turning cooler/colder the cabin would not properly heat up. It took approximately 60 days and multiple trips to the dealer, a shouting match with the service manager and a call to the Hyundai national service department to get the proper repair performed."

    Anonymous A., IL (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)
    Other climate system problem

    ""Jan 2025 heating started to smell to point of setting off migraines and causing passenger to feel nauseated. Continued to happen. Took it in to dealer for service, they claim not to smell anything. Contacted Hyundai Corporate and was put in touch with customer care rep. Person was very nice but essentially useless. Went back to dealer 2 more times. They claim not to smell anything therefore can not fix anything under warranty, BUT if I am willing to pay out of pocket they know the HVAC system needs a deep cleaning because others have had similar problems. Customer care contacted another dealer and was told there was a 2 month wait to get an appointment to have it just looked at. Another Hyundai service in the area has more than a dozen 1 star reviews and no other reviews but the 1 stars. Customer care says Hyundai corporate can not force the dealerships to do anything. Hyundai service is horrible. Had to have problem resolved independently. Did not trust the dealer service.""

    Anonymous, VA (2023 Hyundai Tucson SEL 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Engine Cooling

    Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

    What Owners Say

    Thermostat

    "Noticed hardly any heat in cabin coming from heating system and engine was running very cool. it took 1 month to get problem resolved"

    Anonymous A., ON (2023 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.5-L 4 Cyl)

    Suspension/Steering

    Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

    Drive System

    Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

    Fuel System/Emissions

    Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

    Noises/Leaks

    Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

    Engine Major

    Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

    Engine Electrical

    Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

    Transmission Minor

    Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

    Paint/Trim

    Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

    Transmission Major

    Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

    2023 SUVs Reliability

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    Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
    Recalls
    PROVIDED BY
    POWER TRAIN
    Jul 27, 2023
    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Summary:
    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.
    What should you do:
    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.
    For more information:
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
    NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V526000
    Potential Number of Units Affected: 52109
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