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2023 Hyundai Tucson

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Tucson.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson pairs an 8-speed automatic transmission with an engine specified for 5.07 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil and EPA fuel economy of 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg. That model year has accumulated 123 owner complaints, with "Unknown or Other" leading the issue categories and two recalls recorded alongside. Set against the model's full 2005–2026 complaint arc—anchored by a low of 18 in 2009 and a peak of 1,612 in 2016—the 2023 lands well below the historical high, positioning it as a relatively quiet year for researchers tracking Tucson reliability trends.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.07 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy23/28/25 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263312J000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/65R17 104HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000 alt 263502S001
Fuel filter31112L1000
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 98360S1000
Cabin air filter97133N9100 alt KLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3468 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 28 / 25 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2025 Hybrid Limited HTRAC
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.10 sec15.40 sec226 hpAWD
2022Plug-in Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.10 sec15.30 sec261 hpAWD
2022Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.80 sec15.90 sec226 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec187 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec187 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec187 hpAWD
2025Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.80 sec15.10 sec231 hpAWD
2025Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.90 sec15.20 sec231 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.07 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.34 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.87 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.56-0.67 Qts.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.16-1.26 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity4.94-5.64 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.37-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity4.94-5.64 oz

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1130-138 ft. lbs., step 2: 180-190130–138 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi; coolant every 20,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 20,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miDriveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 20,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
Every 32,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 40,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson recorded 123 complaints, 2 recalls, no investigations, and 52 Technical Service Bulletins, positioning it well below the generation’s peak complaint years of 2016 (1,612 complaints) and 2017 (1,074 complaints) and also below the modest rebound seen in 2022 (364 complaints). Across the model’s history, complaints surged dramatically in the mid‑2010s, then steadily declined to single‑digit‑hundreds by 2020, with recalls hovering between 1 and 5 per year and investigations largely absent after 2021. In 2023 the top complaint categories were “Unknown or Other” (16), “Electrical System” (9), “Fuel/Propulsion System” (8), and “Engine” (7), while crash‑related complaints were 11 and fire‑related complaints only 1, indicating no pronounced safety spikes. This downward trend in both complaints and recalls suggests that the 2023 model benefits from the refinements that followed the earlier spikes, making it a comparatively reliable year to purchase.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
52
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
123
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 123 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other16
Electrical System9
Fuel/Propulsion System8
Engine7
Forward Collision Avoidance7
Service Brakes6
Steering4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V526000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:PumpReported 27/07/2023

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… 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…

25V893000Trailer HitchesReported 19/12/2025

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… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a cap of the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 52 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-007H TSB2026-06-16Electrical SystemSome Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience…
26-GI-002H TSB2026-05-27Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software…
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Tucson take?

5.07 qt of Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 API SN+ or higher or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Tucson have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tucson get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 28 highway / 25 combined mpg.