2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Hyundai Tucson

On the public data alone the Tucson edges it 3–1.

2023 Honda CR-V

The 2023 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V Hybrid FWD, is EPA…

2023 Hyundai Tucson

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tuc…

	2023 Honda CR-V	2023 Hyundai Tucson
Segment	Compact SUV	Compact SUV
Powertrains	Hybrid, Gas	Plug-in hybrid, Hybrid, Gas
Best combined mpg	40	38
Safety Signal	35	70
NHTSA recalls	7	2
Critical recalls	2	2
Owner complaints	628	174
NHTSA overall stars	5	5

Green cells mark the better value on that row. Complaint counts scale with sales volume; treat them as a pattern signal, not a verdict. Sources: EPA, NHTSA.

Recalls at a glance

Source: NHTSA

CR-V

●moderate

Tires

DOV

1,048,613 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.RiskA detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V366000reported Jun 4, 2026Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

PJW

720,810 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

NHTSA campaign 24V763000reported Oct 14, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

!critical

Electrical System

HJR

98 vehiclesHybrid only

ProblemHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.RiskAn electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.

NHTSA campaign 24V745000reported Oct 3, 2024Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Tucson

!critical

Trailer Hitches

290

Park outside51,587 vehicles

ProblemHyundai 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.RiskNonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners 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.

NHTSA campaign 25V893000reported Dec 18, 2025Hyundai Motor America

!critical

Power Train

246

Park outside52,109 vehicles

ProblemHyundai 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.RiskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixOwners 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.

NHTSA campaign 23V526000reported Jul 27, 2023Hyundai Motor America