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2023 Hyundai Tucson — Specs, MPG & MPGe, Safety & Recalls

5 EPA configurations across All-Wheel Drive and Front-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.

Vehicle overview

Model year 2023
Make
Hyundai
Model
Tucson
Model year
2023
EPA vehicle classes
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel types available
Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity
Available EPA configurations
5

This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Tucson.

Combined economy across configurations

Electricity80MPGe1 configuration
Regular Gasoline25–38MPG5 configurations

Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.

Configurations & fuel economy

EPA FuelEconomy.gov

EPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.

All 5 EPA configurations. Fuel economy uses U.S. gallons; MPGe measures gasoline-equivalent energy efficiency.
EPA model / IDEngine / cylindersFuel / technologyDrive / transmissionEPA fuel economy
Tucson HybridEPA 45686 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD1.6 L4 cylindersRegularHybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gasoline · MPG37 city / 36 highway / 37 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 245 g/mile
Tucson Hybrid BlueEPA 45687 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD1.6 L4 cylindersRegularHybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gasoline · MPG38 city / 38 highway / 38 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 238 g/mile
Tucson AWDEPA 45688 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 351 g/mile
Tucson Plug-in HybridEPA 46251 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD1.6 L4 cylindersRegular Gas and ElectricityPlug-in HybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gasoline · MPG35 city / 35 highway / 35 combined
Electricity · MPGe87 city / 74 highway / 80 combinedElectric range: 33 miles42 kWh / 100 miles
Tailpipe CO₂: 100 g/mile
Tucson FWDEPA 46375 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD2.5 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)
Regular Gasoline · MPG25 city / 32 highway / 28 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 322 g/mile

These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.

Safety ratings

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026

NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.

NHTSA VEHICLE 17093

2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 17094

2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD

Overall
4 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 17106

2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD

Overall
4 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
5 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18651

2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV SUV AWD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
Not Rated
Side crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated

Check NHTSA’s current safety ratings (opens in a new tab)

Recall information

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026
Check recall eligibility with your VIN.

These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)

2 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.

23V526000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPJuly 27, 2023

Returned for: Tucson

Campaign number
23V526000
Report date
July 27, 2023

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

25V893000TRAILER HITCHESDecember 19, 2025

Returned for: Tucson

Campaign number
25V893000
Report date
December 19, 2025

Summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Data sources & last checked dates

Static public-data snapshot

This page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.