2023 Hyundai Tucson engine problems

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1. Filed Jul 23, 2026PAElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   The vehicle developed an intermittent but potentially dangerous engine control malfunction. After the engine reached normal operating temperature, the engine speed (RPM) would repeatedly surge while the vehicle was stopped in Park and Neutral, fluctuating from approximately 1,000 RPM to over 3,000 RPM without any throttle input from the driver. The condition occurred with the air conditioning turned off and could be reproduced multiple times. At approximately the same time,…

   NHTSA complaint #11752416 · source
2. Filed Jul 8, 2026NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   I was on the highway on the way to work when my car started stalling. Every time I pressed the gas to give it some power, it would not go anyway where. after getting it towed to get looked at some of the fuel injectors failed and were misfiring. The warning message about ‘check engine’ popped up 2 minutes before it happened. this is the third time now in less than 6 months.

   NHTSA complaint #11749034 · source
3. Filed May 14, 2026CTEngine

   The car has 57,000miles and needed a new transmission. Safety concern of the transmission failing while driving. There was a persistent and worsening rubbing noise once the car ran for 20 minutes or so. 4 visits to the dealer later, they confirmed the issue and Hyundai issued a warranty to replace the transmission with a remanufactured transmission. When I asked the dealer what happened, he said this was there 4th one in a few weeks. There were no indicator lights or…

   NHTSA complaint #11737934 · source
4. Filed Apr 29, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Sitting at a red light the vehicle seemed to almost stalled then lunged forward about eight feet almost colliding with the vehicle in front of me. To my knowledge the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer nor has the problem been reproduced by a dealer or independent service center. To my knowledge there were no warning lights, messages or symptoms. I am somewhat unfamiliar with this vehicle since I've only owned it for 5 days. I picked it up on 4-25-26.

   NHTSA complaint #11734716 · source
5. Filed Jan 28, 2026MEEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   All four cylinders misfired in my car while driving causing the catalytic converter and all four fuel injectors to need to be replaced. My car suddenly stopped driving in a rural area with only a few minutes of warning when the engine light came on. I was not even able to drive to a nearby shoulder. I was stranded on the side of the road in 5 degree weather until a tow truck could come.

   NHTSA complaint #11714062 · source
6. Filed Oct 15, 202519,241 miPAEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   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 park the vehicle, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact depressed the brake pedal with force and stopped the vehicle, and was able to shift to park(P). The contact stated that the RPM revved up to 8,000 RPM, and the contact turned off the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a…

   NHTSA complaint #11693557 · source
7. Filed Sep 16, 2025FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   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 start my car and it stalled. Finally after letting it sit a few minutes it started but only to have the SGI light flash yellow and stay yellow for the remainder of the drive. That day I made an appt at my local Hyundai Dealership in Brandon Florida. They kept my car. Fast forward, Monday September 15th I was notified that the car had lost…

   NHTSA complaint #11687635 · source
8. Filed Sep 11, 202526,500 miOHElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   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, but the vehicle lost forward momentum. The contact stated that the message "Limited to 20 MPH" was displayed on the instrument cluster. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that the engine was not revving. The contact pulled off the highway and…

   NHTSA complaint #11686660 · source
9. Filed Apr 13, 2025AZEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   2023 Hyundai Tucson with just over 14,000 miles failed to accelerate. After completing a right turn the vehicle seemed like it went into neutral. A green warning light appeared stating limit 20 mph. I now know this is “limp mode”. Turning the vehicle off and back on seemed to resolve the issue. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. They found nothing wrong. I was told to take a picture of the warning next time. I was fortunate to not have caused an accident. This is…

   NHTSA complaint #11654370 · source
10. Filed Mar 27, 2024VAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    When pulling out of my driveway onto street, I lost acceleration. My vehicle would not go oer 35 mph and the RPMs were revving up too 5000 without speed moving. I tried changing the drive mode to fix it, that did not help. I pulled over,s topped the car and restarted and all seemed normal. This has happened 2 other times since I bought the car. The other 2 times was while i was on the interstate the engine stopped engaging and i could not accelerate. Both times the issue…

    NHTSA complaint #11579684 · source
11. Filed Feb 27, 202415,000 miSCTowedEngine

    The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MHP, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed an engine misfire in cylinder #3. The cylinder #3 was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The vehicle later experienced the same failure and was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that cylinder #4 was faulty. The cylinder #4 was replaced and the vehicle was repaired.…

    NHTSA complaint #11574211 · source
12. Filed Feb 13, 2024AZEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    This Hyundai Tucson was 3 months old when the transmission started to shudder and miss gears. I immediately took it in to Ken Garff Hyundai and the service advisor drove the car and said nothing is wrong with the car and that the transmission needs to break in and sent me on my way. The Tucson did it again while in traffic and the vehicle would not go and I had to put my hazard lights on and let the car struggle in changing gears to get it off the road. The car was towed in…

    NHTSA complaint #11571774 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology