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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2023 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
2
Complaints
180
Latest campaign
Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Trailer hitches11Dec 19, 2025
Power train11Jul 27, 2023

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
2Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign
Dec 19, 202525V893000

Trailer hitches

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V893000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V893000 · Dec 19, 2025
Jul 27, 202323V526000

Power train: automatic transmission fluid/lubricant

An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

Park outside, away from structures
DetailsHide details for campaign 23V526000
What's wrong
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V526000 · Jul 27, 2023
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component180

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
180Complaints filed
15Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
8Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other4123401
Electrical system3721110
Engine3519110
Forward collision avoidance3419600
Power train2614302
Fuel/propulsion system2514100
Service brakes2313302
Vehicle speed control2212603
Visibility/wiper84000
Steering63001
Exterior lighting63000
Air bags53404
Visibility53000
Structure42102
Lane departure42100

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Phev.

Latest reports

  • Unknown 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.”

    Filed 10/07/2026 · ODI 11769619
  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN 5NMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX), built [XXX].”

    Filed 10/01/2026 · ODI 11768415
  • Unknown 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.”

    Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767653

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Other Hyundai models

2023 Hyundai Tucson recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The most recent, 25V893000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns trailer hitches. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 180 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 15 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 Hyundai Tucson?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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