2023 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

22Engine complaints

17.9%Of all 123 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

Unspecified / other30 · 24.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM23 · 18.7%

ENGINE22 · 17.9%

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING16 · 13%

SERVICE BRAKES16 · 13%

Share of the 123 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH in a parking lot and slowing down to…”NHTSA complaint 11693557 — filed 10/15/2025

“My 2023 Hyundai Tuscon has 36000 miles. Started running rough with a slight noise. First noticed on Wed [XXX]. On Thursday [XXX] I went to…”NHTSA complaint 11687635 — filed 09/16/2025

“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed while merging onto a highway…”NHTSA complaint 11686660 — filed 09/11/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson: 22 of 123 complaints on file (17.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have in total?

123 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.