2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID
0 recalls — 49 complaints — 4/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
49 total complaints
3 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 26, 2025
Incident date: Jul 24, 2025
While driving, I am repeatedly receiving a sudden “trunk open” warning on the dashboard. This warning is often accompanied by a loud noise, which can be startling and distracting while the vehicle is in motion. The abruptness and unexpected nature of the alert are alarming, especially on highway... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 16, 2025
Incident date: Jul 12, 2025
VIN: [XXX] Component Failed: Panoramic Sunroof Type of Failure: Spontaneous Explosion/Rupture from the Inside Occurred: Saturday [XXX] at [XXX] Road Conditions: Smooth Road, Clear Day (No Rain or Hail), Temperature mid 80’s degrees Fahrenheit, No Other Cars on Road. Milage on Car: 19640 Initial E... 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 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
SERVICE BRAKES
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 8, 2025
Horn does not work. On going issue with this model per Hyundai Tucson forum.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 26, 2025
Incident date: Jun 8, 2025
Horn does not work. On going issue with this model per Hyundai Tucson forum.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 5, 2025
Incident date: Sep 20, 2023
The windshield had a minuscule chip at the edge and it developed into a big crack. It seems like product defect and maybe dangerous.
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
ENGINE
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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 30, 2025
Incident date: Apr 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was a loud explosion coming from the roof of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and discovered that the rear of the sunroof had exploded, and there was glass inside the... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 13, 2024
Incident date: Dec 5, 2024
As I was (very slowly) pulling into a parking place at a park near my home and I was braking to come to a full stop, the car suddenly lurched forward, jumped the parking place barrier, and hit a tree. The front end of the car was badly damaged and the airbag opened. I sustained injuries to my lef... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 26, 2024
Incident date: Oct 11, 2024
While traveling out of town, our 2023 Tuscon HEV with 31,000k started chugging/hesitating during acceleration. This chugging continued to worsen, so we took it to a Hyundai dealership to diagnose. We were told that fuel injector #3 was misfiring, and, as they did not have the parts in stock, that it... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 17, 2024
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
Automatic transmission started malfunctioning at about 23,600 miles. Seemed unable to shift into higher gears and made strange noise. No warning lamps, signs, or malfunction codes appeared. Dealer confirmed bearing noise from transmission and said new transmission needed. New transmission installed ... Read more
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
SERVICE BRAKES
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
VEHICLE SPEED 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
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jun 8, 2024
Incident date: Jun 6, 2024
I was seated in the front passenger seat while the car was parked. I swatted a mosquito on the top of the windshield, just right of the rearview mirror/camera area. I did not use much force. The windshield cracked from the impact. The car is not available for inspection. The crack became considera... 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
SERVICE BRAKES
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
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
May 20, 2024
Incident date: May 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the panoramic sunroof exploded without impact. The contact stated that the cloth liner was in place and kept the glass from entering the cabin of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. Th... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 17, 2024
Incident date: Jan 15, 2024
Oil was leaking when we bought the car. By the time of the first service at the dealer (~7,500 miles), I had noticed the plastic underbody cover has some smeared oil that was making it past the plastic cover and fasteners. I had assumed they would catch any problems, but after the service they did n... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jan 5, 2024
Incident date: Dec 30, 2023
I was driving on the freeway and suddenly the auto emergency breaking auto system activated. However there were no cars ahead of me, the road was completely clear. I was driving within the speed limit. Thankfully there were no cars behind me; otherwise this could've ended very badly. I pressed on th... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 8, 2023
Incident date: Nov 1, 2023
The car was purchased in June 2023. The left turn signal malfunctioned a minimum two times while operating the car. The last occurrence was in Nov 2023.There was no symptom of the problem prior to its first appearance. The instrument panel confirmed a message that it should be checked. The ca... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 14, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated before the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The following day while driving away from a stop light, the vehicle brie... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 14, 2023
Incident date: Oct 31, 2023
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and attempting to park the vehicle, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated before the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle. The following day while driving away from a stop light, the vehicle brie... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 18, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
While driving the vehicle, the acceleration stopped and the car came to a halt right in the middle of the road. It acted like the battery drained and the gas did not kick in. The only fix was to shut it off and turn it back on. Took it to dealership they said they couldn’t find anything wrong with... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 16, 2023
Incident date: Apr 25, 2023
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue Issue: no power /accelerator response from slow speed. Since 4/23- 9 instances involving this issue none resulted in crashes but did result in near misses and 2 cases coasting off the edge of the road to avoid being hit. 6 of the instances happened when attempting... Read more
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
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
ENGINE
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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2023
Incident date: Aug 22, 2023
When vehicle is just slightly moving and the accelerator is depressed, the vehicle does not respond, zero acceleration. This issue is repeatable and poses a hazard when cross traffic is coming. Wether in Eco, Smart or Sport mode, it has this non-accelerating issue.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2023
Incident date: Aug 22, 2023
When vehicle is just slightly moving and the accelerator is depressed, the vehicle does not respond, zero acceleration. This issue is repeatable and poses a hazard when cross traffic is coming. Wether in Eco, Smart or Sport mode, it has this non-accelerating issue.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 11, 2023
Incident date: Jul 11, 2023
My suv is a hybrid. I slowed down before making a right turn to check if it was clear before continuing with the turn. I see one car and its pretty far away. My gas engine switch off to go into EV. I step on the gas and my suv goes no where for about 5 seconds. Now the car down the street is approac... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 11, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
Oil pan leak. A lot of owners aren’t aware their oil pan is leaking cause the dealer offer a 3 years complimentary service. I only notice mine is leaking cause I changed my own oil now. Dealers won’t fix anything under warranty unless customer tell them. Hyundai mechanic on YouTube say it’s a ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2023
AC system is not functioning properly. Having the car on for 20 minutes, Ac system does not kick in allowing the car to cool properly. This happens when Temps are above 95 degrees. This is an issue as it could lead to someone passing out as someone is driving a car. As the Temps of outside and insi... 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
ENGINE
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
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
ENGINE
May 20, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
My son was backing out of a parking spot at a strip mall. He released some pressure on the brake and indicated that the car lurched backwards and even though he reapplied full pressure to the brakes, he hit the car at the curb resulting in damage to our Tucson, but luckily not the to the other car. ... Read more
Crash
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
May 20, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
My son was backing out of a parking spot at a strip mall. He released some pressure on the brake and indicated that the car lurched backwards and even though he reapplied full pressure to the brakes, he hit the car at the curb resulting in damage to our Tucson, but luckily not the to the other car. ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
May 2, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2023
Two times in the last two weeks of March and about 10 times since we purchased the vehicle new in December 2022, after starting the vehicle and backing out of our garage onto our street, then stopping then shifting from reverse to drive and going no faster than 15-20 mph for about 300 yards, the Tuc... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 18, 2023
Incident date: Apr 18, 2023
While driving the sunroof shattered. I felt a weird pressure than it shattered
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
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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
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 | $1,600 |
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).
16
Total Recalls
438
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
26
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths