2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID
0 recalls — 49 complaints — 4/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
The turbocharger is out. I've had problems with coolant leaking. Mechanic pressurized tank, its fine. While parked coolant disappears, evaporates, idk..Nothing leaking on ground. Now smoke coming out of exhaust. Car has 56,000 miles.
ENGINE
Jul 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
The issue involves the engine’s piston rings, which appear to be malfunctioning and causing excessive oil consumption. This has led to oil entering the combustion chamber and likely damaging the catalytic converter. The engine began consuming oil rapidly between oil changes — far more than norma... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
This morning at approximately 0615 I walked out to my vehicle to go to work. There was no damage to my car. When I entered my vehicle and closed my driver door, my tailgate glass crumbled leaving a massive horizontal hole in my rear windshield as well as the outer sides. There is now glass all over ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
This morning at approximately 0615 I walked out to my vehicle to go to work. There was no damage to my car. When I entered my vehicle and closed my driver door, my tailgate glass crumbled leaving a massive horizontal hole in my rear windshield as well as the outer sides. There is now glass all over ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
1. Sometimes vehicle does not start. Only starts if battery reset button pushed. 2. Sometimes vehicle while moving has delayed braking after juddering. Only stops when car stopped and restarted. 3. Sometimes vehicle while moving suddenly revs, RPMs spike until car stopped and restarted. Engine revs ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 8, 2025
When driving home in the rain going 65+/- MPH my truck just shut off and turned back on, but was not able to accelerate. Had to pull off on the side of the road and the car started back up. This happened at least 5 more times on my 30 minute ride back home. When I finally got it home the truck would... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 8, 2025
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the passenger's side doors B-pillar trims separated a... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Sep 20, 2023
Vehicle lost power on a two lane highway with a 55mph speed limit, which increased the risk of an accident. Warning lights appeared after the failure occurred; essentially giving the driver little to no warning. The vehicle kept slowing down to 30-25 mph, but fortunately close enough to home and was... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2025
There has been a continuous popping noise on the right side of the vehicle near the tire like it’s an axle or something with the suspension. It has been checked and I was told it was normal. The horn will stop working along with the radio and other components in the car. The forward front accident... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2025
There has been a continuous popping noise on the right side of the vehicle near the tire like it’s an axle or something with the suspension. It has been checked and I was told it was normal. The horn will stop working along with the radio and other components in the car. The forward front accident... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2025
On June 3, 2025, I experienced a terrifying and dangerous incident while driving my 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on a three-lane road at approximately 50 mph. Without any warning, the gas pedal became completely unresponsive, and the car abruptly decelerated from 50 to 20 mph. This sudden loss of acce... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 27, 2025
Driving at approx 45mph local road and suddenly the all warning lights (brake, check engine, hill descent, etc) started flashing. The car started to slow down and I immediately pulled over and turned the car off. Drove to local Honda dealership and they stated it was faulty fuel injector. 2020 Hon... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Dec 13, 2024
Incident date: Dec 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated upon activating the A/C, the vehicle voltage dropped. No further information was available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the alternator main fuse wiring was overheating. The dealer determined that the w... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 26, 2024
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out regarding a potential recall issue with my 2010 Toyota Prius. The vehicle's VIN is [XXX] , and I am currently located in the Austin area. Recently, my vehicle has been experiencing problems related to the brake system, specifically the brake boost... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 17, 2024
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Odyssey. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The check engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the fuel tank was not full, the vehicle would not accelerate as intended while dep... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 26, 2024
Incident date: Mar 13, 2024
ABS system warning light turns on and off, and ABS fails after 50,000 miles on vehicle. System requires ABS actuator replacement, but replacement isn't reliable. Nissan has been contacted and refused to acknowledge issue or offer assistance with issue. This has been an issue in ALL Nissan Kicks and ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 26, 2024
Incident date: Mar 13, 2024
My Volvo XC60 rear windows turns blurry in the heat. For long I didn't bothered, but recently I have noticed that there are more people facing the same issue with 23 & 25 models. Please see the attached picture. Volvo America is aware about the issue but they have not taken any action.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 26, 2024
Incident date: Mar 13, 2024
Our 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid developed an issue with the forward radar. At speed, the car produces a warning ding and then a warning message is displayed stating, "Critical Forward Safety functions are limited. Radar blocked." If the adaptive cruise control is engaged at the time of the warning, i... Read more
STEERING
Jun 8, 2024
Incident date: Jun 6, 2024
The location of horn small icon and not in middle of the steering wheel is very hard to locate when you need it and safety concerns. Several times I needed to use the horn in emergency but were not able to locate it when you are in sudden need. Thanks
ENGINE
May 22, 2024
Incident date: May 2, 2024
The truck is randomly down shifting. It will go from 6th to 3rd or 4tg or 5th, 5th to 3rd or 4th, and I've even had it downshift to 2nd. I found several threads talking about this being an issue and to report because there is a service bulletin about it because of the OSS being in issue and no recal... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2024
Incident date: May 2, 2024
Suddenly ignition starts having an issue where driver cannot pull out ignition key, which creates risky situations. If an emergency and unable to remove keys, then the driver is stuck. Apparently, this has been happening to Subaru's from 2014-2018 all over the country, and clearly defective design. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2024
Incident date: May 2, 2024
The ABS, ! Brake and Auto Hold lights activated. I took in into the Hyundai Joplin, MO dealership on May 2, 2024. They could not find any thrown codes and suggested it was most likely the "IEB Module" which they replaced and after doing so, the warning lights remained activated. As of May 22, 202... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 20, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was unofficially diagnosed; however, the ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
The lane departure warning activated when centered in a lane with clearly marked lines on the road and the steering wheel started pulling me out of the lane on a major highway. Within 5 seconds of the initial warning a follow up warning saying "Road Departure" appears and the car initiated automati... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 30, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford EcoSport. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started making a rattling sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle then failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 8, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
I went to stop at a stop sign and the breaks didn’t not work causing a collision, prior to I heard a loud clinking noise and my car smelled like burning rubber. Blind spot didn’t not light up accurately or notify me correctly.
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil with the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 14, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
After filling gas tank a strong aroma of gasoline was noticeable. This happened three successive times.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 16, 2023
Incident date: Apr 25, 2023
In June 2023 there was a strong burning smell in our 2016 Expedition's cabin. We took the vehicle to a mechanic and they found that a small fire had started around the blower motor that burned up the wires in/around the blower motor. The mechanic replaced the control board and harness. They replaced... Read more
Fire
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
Catalytic converter is failing Lane collision warning failing driver side rear view mirror
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
Catalytic converter is failing Lane collision warning failing driver side rear view mirror
POWER TRAIN
Oct 12, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
On four occasions in the last five weeks, I have been driving at relatively low speed (20-30 MPH), and when I attempt to accelerate, the vehicle will not accelerate when I press the gas pedal. The tachometer shows the RPMs are maxed out, but the vehicle does not accelerate no matter how hard I pres... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Aug 24, 2023
Incident date: Aug 22, 2023
ABS/Traction control lights come on shuts your cruise off light flashes and dings constantly It is a safety issue that needs attention plus parts are not available
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2023
Incident date: Aug 22, 2023
ABS/Traction control lights come on shuts your cruise off light flashes and dings constantly It is a safety issue that needs attention plus parts are not available
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 11, 2023
Incident date: Jul 11, 2023
While driving approximately 30-40 mph, my car beeped the sound it makes when you are too close to an object and slammed on brakes. There was nothing there. All the things on my seat flew to the floor. Thankfully I wasn’t on a busy road and no one was in behind me or there would have been an accid... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
The Radio would not keep stations and eventually was almost always static. I took it to the Ford dealership that I purchased from since it is supposed to have a full warranty. They are now saying that it has water leaking in from the roof and it has damaged the OEM (?) system. They don't know if For... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 2, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
Windshield cracked spontaneously. No rock strike or evidence of chipping. Appears to originate upper right windshield cross to driver side. No accidents, impacts, or other damage. Heat stress (very hot sunny day) and spontaneous fracture. This impedes optimal visibility.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 16, 2023
Ever time I put car in park it say shit to park I have to restart the car 3 or 4 time and move shift stricken more then 3 time to finally make it go off
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 16, 2023
The rear brake lines sprung a leak in a well-known trouble spot with Subarus. The junction area underneath the passengers rear seat is where brake fluid is leaking from. I was driving under normal conditions, went and depressed the break and the pedal went to the floor. The cars brakes were not pe... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 16, 2023
Unknown what fails. After driving approximately 30 minutes on a highway, car suddenly stops accelerating and bucks a bit as it slows. Must turn off car and turn it back on to accelerate again. Happens on the highway frequently. Very dangerous as there’s no way to accelerate. Only stop. It’s like... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 20, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
Communication screen started to delaminate and causes ghost touching. I can be driving along and the radio plays or changes stations, it has dialed contacts, etc. Without me touching the screen. When it happens it requires special attention such as trying to cancel a call being made or turning off t... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 20, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
The windshield has formed a crack in the top middle around the area of the rear view mirror with no incident to cause it. The problem is easily identifiable and may cause safety issues if the crack spreads. At this time insurance representatives and the manufacturer have not inspected the windshield... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V835000 (Power Train) and 23V060000 (Electrical System) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Apr 18, 2023
Incident date: Apr 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated while opening the rear door using the key fob, the door did not open as needed; however, the door was unlocked. The contact was able to open the rear door manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the back upper d... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
2014 BMW 535 d THE SEATBELT BUCKLE DOE BNOT ENGAGED
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
Moonroof shattered with a loud boom while driving on highway. Window and shade was in closed position and window had not been operated/open. Owned at 4 mi odometer and occurred at approximately 300 mi odometer. The loud boom was frightening. No glass came into the driver/passenger are because the... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 31, 2023
Incident date: Mar 15, 2023
ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE AND WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND CAR START OVERHEATING AND BAD ODOR SMOG COMING OUT FROM THE EXHAUST. DEALER FOUD THE FOLLOWING, CONCERN SCANNED FOR CODES, FOUND CODES P111100, P030000. P030100, P030300, P030400 ABNORMAL COMBUSTION DETECTION FOR ANY CYLENDER, RAMDON CYLINDER MISFIRE... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 13, 2022
Incident date: Dec 13, 2022
I was driving to work taking the same route I have since I purchased the vehicle when I lost acceleration on the road. I was unable to go above 40 MPH and I had the gas pedal pressed all the way to the floor. I was going uphill and the lack of acceleration could have caused an accident if there was ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 17.4% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (All-Wheel Drive) | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.0 | Regular | $1,800 |
CO2 Emissions: 245.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID across all model years (2025–2026).
5
Total Recalls
465
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths