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#BS-2023-HYUTUC-345E

2023 Hyundai Tucson

Based on reports from 182 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
182
Crashes
27
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
47
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 182 complaints, 27 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.7x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

ac not working seat cooling heating not working

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

car 12v system completely dead

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

hybrid system failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

19 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 15K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

20
0–30K
1
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (20 reports) • Median: 15K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (19 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other26 (14%)
Electrical19 (10%)
Engine19 (10%)
Brakes17 (9%)
Speed Control14 (8%)
Fuel System14 (8%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking13 (7%)
Drivetrain12 (7%)

2023 Hyundai Tucson: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 15K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

8
22
60
23
47
24
52
25
15
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V526000Park OutsideSep 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

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.

25V893000Park Outside

TRAILER HITCHES

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Tucson is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2023 Hyundai Tucson vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

182

Class avg

104

1.7x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 182 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Tucson Model Years

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2023 Hyundai Tucson: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson is related to the electrical, with 19 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 182 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.7x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Based on 24 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 15,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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