Settling down after the launch — but the oil-pump fire recall and injector pattern still need checking.

The gas Tucson's 2.5L Theta III direct-injection engine carries the same injector problem as the 2022: a broken internal filter lets the injector leak, and the cylinder misfires — check-engine light, shaking, and power reduction, sometimes with a burning smell. Hyundai's bulletin replaces all four injectors. One owner describes fuel injector #3 failing on a highway trip, the engine chugging and losing power to 40 mph in traffic. Under warranty it's covered; out of warranty it's an expensive direct-injection repair. Pull codes, and ask whether the injector bulletin was performed.

One of the most striking 2023 patterns, concentrated on the hybrid: the panoramic sunroof shattering with no impact — owners describe a sound 'like a gunshot' at highway speed in clear weather, typically around 19,000–23,000 miles, with the cloth liner catching the glass. Several owners report Hyundai declining a warranty claim and cite an owner-community class-action effort. There is no recall; comprehensive insurance is the practical backstop. Inspect the glass and ask about any prior glass claims.

The hybrid's defining 2023 complaint is a delayed response accelerating from a stop — the gas engine hangs for several seconds during the electric-to-gas handoff, producing near-misses at intersections and traffic circles; dealers often can't duplicate it. Separately, owners report an oil-pan or oil-pan-gasket leak that dealers chase across repeat visits (gasket first, then the pan). Both are typically warranty repairs on a 2023 — confirm the leak is resolved and test low-speed acceleration deliberately.

Carried over from 2022: the automatic emergency braking (AEB) / forward-collision system braking or warning 'radar blocked' with nothing ahead, and integrated electronic brake (IEB) module warning lights that send cars back for repeat module replacements. Test the driver-assist suite on the drive, check for a history of false activations, and know how to set AEB to warning-only.