2023 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own
Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data
Refined, well-equipped NX4 Tucson, but fuel-injector failures causing stalling are a known defect this year and forward-collision false braking is also reported. 2 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2023 Hyundai Tucson ranged from $26,900 to $36,160 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).
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Refined, well-equipped NX4 Tucson, but fuel-injector failures causing stalling are a known defect this year and forward-collision false braking is also reported.
Sources (2)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=tucso…
- repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/hyundai/tucson
Known issues
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Fuel-injector failures causing engine stalling and loss of power (dealer-acknowledged defect)
commonly reported · 70 NHTSA complaints · typically 5k–50k miles · fuel
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Forward-collision-avoidance system brakes unexpectedly with no obstacle present
occasional · 25 NHTSA complaints · electrical
Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.
Sources (1)
- api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=hyundai&model=tucso…
Recalls & safety
Recall history hasn't been loaded for this model year yet.
Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.
Pros & cons
Pros
- Generous standard features and technology for the price
- Upscale, well-designed interior with quality materials a step above most compact crossovers
- Long factory warranty coverage
- Roomy cabin and competitive cargo space
- Strong value, competitively priced against the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4
Cons
- AWD fuel economy trails the CR-V and Rogue
- Modest acceleration; the base engine lacks power
- Fuel-injector failures causing stalling reported on the early Smartstream years
- Forward-collision-avoidance system can brake when no obstacle is present
Trims & original pricing
| Trim | Original base MSRP | New today | Engine | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | $26,900 | $29,450 | 2.5L I4 | — |
| SEL | $28,500 | $30,800 | 2.5L I4 | — |
| XRT | $33,725 | $33,475 | 2.5L I4 | — |
| N Line | $33,775 | discontinued | 2.5L I4 | — |
| Limited | $36,160 | $39,425 | 2.5L I4 | — |
Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.
2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
Sources (3)
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2023-hyundai-tucson-price
- fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/46698
- iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/hyundai-tucson-price
Depreciation
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This listing sits above the typical depreciation curve. Common for heavily-optioned cars and for 2021-2023 model years (pandemic-era pricing); the curve is anchored at base MSRP, which excludes options.
Curve anchored at the entry-trim base MSRP ($26,900). Higher trims started higher (up to $36,160), and options added more.
Curve outlook: a typical 2023 loses roughly another 24% of its value over the next 3 years. These are estimates from public data, not a market-price claim.
2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
Sources (1)
- caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/hyundai/tucson/depreciation
Cost to own
| Routine maintenance | ≈ $850–900/yr |
| Insurance (low tier) | ≈ $1,900–2,000/yr |
National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.
Sources (1)
- caredge.comhttps://caredge.com/hyundai/tucson/maintenance
Frequently asked questions
What problems does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson have?
Documented issue patterns include: Fuel-injector failures causing engine stalling and loss of power (dealer-acknowledged defect); Forward-collision-avoidance system brakes unexpectedly with no obstacle present. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Refined, well-equipped NX4 Tucson, but fuel-injector failures causing stalling are a known defect this year and forward-collision false braking is also reported.
How much did the 2023 Hyundai Tucson cost new?
Between $26,900 and $36,160 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid. 2021-2023 cars held unusually high used values due to pandemic-era supply shortages, so comparisons to original MSRP read differently for these years.
Is the Hyundai Tucson expensive to maintain?
Estimated routine maintenance runs about $850–900/year.
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