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Buying a used 2023 Hyundai Tucson? Check these 2 recalls first
Both recalls on this year are rated critical and both come with park-outside guidance: an oil pump controller that can overheat, and tow hitch wiring that lets water in. Neither carries a stop-driving instruction. Owners filed 132 unverified NHTSA complaints — 12 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries — with forward collision avoidance (28) and electrical system (26) near the top, alongside engine and a large unspecified category.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get dealer documentation that both critical recalls are closed, not just acknowledged.
- Inspect the tow hitch wiring and surrounding area for moisture, corrosion or burn marks.
- Ask whether the collision-avoidance system has given false alerts or unexpected interventions.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Hyundai Tucson
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai SUVs and sedans: oil pump controller can overheat · park outside | Power Train | critical |
| Hyundai Tucson tow hitch wiring lets water in · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
132 complaints filed for this model year, including 12 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 28 | None found |
| Electrical System | 26 | None found |
| Engine | 23 | None found |
| Brakes | 18 | None found |
| Fuel System | 17 | None found |
| Speed Control | 17 | None found |