2023 Hyundai Tucson

Manufacturer Recall Number290 NHTSA Recall Number25V893000 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Summary AN OPTIONAL OEM (ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER) TRAILER WIRING HARNESS ACCESSORY, DESIGNED FOR TOWING APPLICATIONS IN THE SPECIFIED VEHICLES, MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE LOCATION SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INGRESS. WATER INGRESS TO THE WIRE HARNESS CONTROL MODULE COULD RESULT IN TRAILER LAMPS BECOME INOPERATIVE. IN RARE CASES, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE MODULMAY OCCUR, WHICH OCULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, MELTING, OR, IN ISOLATED INSTANCES, IGNITION. Safety Risk INOPERATIVE STOP LAMPS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH, WHILE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE FIRE.

NHTSA ID

11776900

Incident

Dec 18, 2025

I am the original owner of a 2023 Hyundai Tucson with approximately 56,000 miles. I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving sudden loss of engine power and acceleration while driving. I previously experienced a similar incident at approximately 50 mph, when the vehicle struggled to accelerate. Hyundai of Cumming inspected the vehicle and, on XXX, at 44,199 miles, replaced the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe (Repair Order XXX). Despite this repair, the same issue occurred again on XXX. The engine struggled to gain RPM, and the vehicle would not accelerate properly. There were five occupants, including my [XXX] daughter and her [XXX] friend. Fortunately, I avoided an accident, but this could have resulted in a serious collision. I regularly use this vehicle for family transportation, including school and daily activities, and my commute involves approximately 25 miles of driving each way, including highways. Unexpected loss of acceleration is extremely dangerous, particularly when merging or keeping up with highway traffic. The vehicle is currently parked because I no longer consider it safe to drive. I am requesting an investigation into this recurring loss-of-acceleration issue in 2023 Hyundai Tucson vehicles, including whether a defect involving the fuel delivery system, high-pressure fuel pump, fuel pipe, or related components could cause sudden loss of engine power while driving. This problem poses a serious risk to the driver, passengers, and other road users. I am also attaching the hyundai repair invoice from last year for your reference. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11776529

Incident

Nov 7, 2026

SAFETY DEFECT SUPPLEMENT TO NHTSA COMPLAINT #11685540 | VIN: [XXX] | MILEAGE: 27,370 ​This filing supplements Complaint #XXX regarding an uncorrected, compounded steering safety failure following the catastrophic detachment of the steering column while driving on XXX (Repair Order #XXX). ​COMPONENTS FAILED: Steering column assembly, footwell closeout shield, dashboard lower crash pad structural frame, and push-start switch. All components and vehicle are available for immediate inspection. ​SAFETY RISK: Following an invasive warranty teardown for an ignition switch failure under R/O #XXX at [XXX] Hyundai, the vehicle was released in an incomplete, hazardous condition. The factory lower footwell closeout shield was completely omitted, leaving the rotating intermediate steering shaft, universal joint, electric power steering motor, brake clevis linkage, and wiring harness fully exposed directly above driver foot controls. This creates a severe entrapment and mechanical binding hazard. An unauthorized exterior screw was drilled directly through the finished lower crash pad trim to pinch broken internal plastic tabs together, and hardware was left rattling inside the column housing. ​DEALER CONFIRMATION & RECORD FALSIFICATION: Management dismissed the exposed shaft. On R/O #XXX Line 3, the dealership falsified the narrative as "customer needs screws put in behind steering wheel" under an engine line to conceal shop rework. Authorized remedy has completely failed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11773289

Incident

Oct 10, 2026

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.

NHTSA ID

11769619

Incident

Sep 4, 2026

2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited, 2.5L GDI, Alabama-built (VIN 5NMXXXXXXXXXXXXXX), built [XXX]. On [XXX], at about 37,550 miles, the check engine light came on flashing and the engine ran rough while I was traveling in Canada. My scan tool showed P0300, P0302 and P0304 (misfires on cylinders 2 and 4). On July 6, 2026, Experience Hyundai in Charlottetown, PE (service order 92XXX) replaced one ignition coil under warranty. No fuel injector leak test was performed. The misfires returned. On [XXX], at 39,409 miles, my scan showed P0302 active and P0304 pending. The car also had extended cranking after sitting and the check engine light was on. I was told I could keep driving the car unless it started to jerk or engine light started to flash, then immediately stop driving it and have it towed. On September 25, 2026, the car was towed to McGovern Hyundai Route 2, Leominster, MA (invoice 148XXX). The dealer found all 4 fuel injectors leaking and replaced them under warranty with injector service kit 35399-2S133QQH. My vehicle is outside the production range of Hyundai TSBs 23-FL-002H-1 and 26-FL-001H, which cover this injector failure only for Alabama-built Tucsons produced through July 11, 2022. Yet it failed in the same way. I am concerned the defect extends beyond the bulletin dates and that a sudden misfire could cause loss of power in traffic. There is no recall for this condition. The dealer found all 4 fuel injectors leaking, even though only cylinders 2 and 4 had set misfire codes and replaced them under warranty with injector service kit 35399-2S133QQH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11768415

Incident

Jul 5, 2026

See attached document for complaint.

NHTSA ID

11765018

Incident

Jul 27, 2026

The car was working perfectly fine I drive it for work all the time and one day it started shaking weirdly. A couple days later the check engine light turned on. It was throwing the code that was pointing to "misfiring in the 3rd cylinder" We changed all the spark plugs, 3rd cylinder coil pack, and switch the coil pack to see if it would say a misfiring in a different cylinder. We then took it to a mechanic saying that it is the high pressure fuel injectors and that he has seen this problem with other Hyundai Tucson around the same year as us and that there was a bulletin on it.

NHTSA ID

11762951

Incident

Aug 28, 2026

The right rear shock absorber failed and was replaced under warranty at approximately 22,000 miles. The car was making noise, the shock was leaking, and not working properly. The dealer admitted to problems with rear shock absorbers failing at low mileage on Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUVs 2022 through 2025 Tucson Hybrids. The left and right rear shock absorbers are the same part number so we now expect the left side to fail but the dealer will not replace the left until it fails.

NHTSA ID

11760100

Incident

Jul 20, 2026

Certain Tucson (NX4, NX4A), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest OEM tow hitch harness on the vehicle. This bulletin provides the procedure to install the latest OEM tow hitch harness.

Certain Tucson (NX4, NX4A), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest OEM tow hitch harness on the vehicle.

This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improvements and Additional Improvements tables in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB.

Some Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the PDW sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. This condition may be a result of external damage to the PDW sensor membrane or sensor cover from rock chips or road debris, a collision, or previous vehicle repairs or modifications.

Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. All internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operation, depending on driving conditions and mileage, and this procedure should only be performed when deemed necessary based on inspection and diagnosis of the vehicle as outlined in TSB 26-EM-015H, Engine Oil Consumption – Inspection & Repair Guidelines, or the latest revision.

Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. All internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operation. Oil consumption rates may vary based on mileage, operating conditions, driving habits, and maintenance history. Hyundai recommends following the prescribed maintenance schedule and periodically checking the engine oil level using the dipstick to maintain proper engine oil level.