2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID
0 recalls — 15 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
15 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
My car is a 2023 hyundai tucson plug-in hybrid with approximately 75,455 miles on it. The car is stuck in neutral and will not switch to any other gears. The car also will not turn off fully. I basically got stuck/stranded and could not move. Had to be towed.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 7, 2025
My car is a 2023 hyundai tucson plug-in hybrid with approximately 75,455 miles on it. The car is stuck in neutral and will not switch to any other gears. The car also will not turn off fully. I basically got stuck/stranded and could not move. Had to be towed.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Dec 23, 2024
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
While driving my 2023 Hyundai Tucson PHEV with limited trim the Emergency Braking function activated for no reason at all. This has happened 5 times during the last 9 months and each time it was about the same conditions. Road was dry my speed was from 55 to 75 mph it was during daytime hours and ... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Sep 9, 2024
Incident date: Sep 9, 2024
Automatic Emergency Braking deployed without any external threat. I was driving 55 mph on the freeway and the automatic emergency braking engaged. The dash lights flashes, there was an audible alarm and the car braked. There was no danger in front of the vehicle and this action put me at risk of bei... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 16, 2024
On Tuesday August 6th 2024 car was put in the shop for an automatic DTC notification/check engine light. Our car is less than a year old with less than 10,000 miles on it. Our car was in the shop for a full 5 days and was given to us on the evening of Monday August 12th with assurances that it was s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 16, 2024
On Tuesday August 6th 2024 car was put in the shop for an automatic DTC notification/check engine light. Our car is less than a year old with less than 10,000 miles on it. Our car was in the shop for a full 5 days and was given to us on the evening of Monday August 12th with assurances that it was s... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 20, 2024
Incident date: Aug 16, 2024
On Tuesday August 6th 2024 car was put in the shop for an automatic DTC notification/check engine light. Our car is less than a year old with less than 10,000 miles on it. Our car was in the shop for a full 5 days and was given to us on the evening of Monday August 12th with assurances that it was s... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 12, 2023
Incident date: Dec 4, 2023
Car was completely dead. Because it is a PHEV, wheels were locked and the vehicle needed special equipment to be towed. Tow drivers (3 trucks eventually came) couldn't jump or charge the 12v battery. Traction batteries had a good charge. Locked wheels and sudden loss of all power makes this a safety... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Nov 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
New 2023 Hyundai Tucson purchased 9/9/2023 from Curry Hyundai in Cortland NY. On several instances of highway driving during the first 1,000 miles, on highways and at highway speeds, the forward collision avoidance system activated without any reason and applied the brakes at highway speed. This ha... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
New 2023 Hyundai Tucson purchased 9/9/2023 from Curry Hyundai in Cortland NY. On several instances of highway driving during the first 1,000 miles, on highways and at highway speeds, the forward collision avoidance system activated without any reason and applied the brakes at highway speed. This ha... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 27, 2023
Incident date: Sep 30, 2023
New 2023 Hyundai Tucson purchased 9/9/2023 from Curry Hyundai in Cortland NY. On several instances of highway driving during the first 1,000 miles, on highways and at highway speeds, the forward collision avoidance system activated without any reason and applied the brakes at highway speed. This ha... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2023
Incident date: Oct 13, 2023
The Hybrid system has twice now failed on this vehicle shortly after starting it up. The second incident, I drove not even 300 feet, got onto a main, very busy road, and the system made a loud grinding noise, error messages came on the infotainment system and dash and the car stopped moving. It basi... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 13, 2023
Incident date: Oct 13, 2023
The Hybrid system has twice now failed on this vehicle shortly after starting it up. The second incident, I drove not even 300 feet, got onto a main, very busy road, and the system made a loud grinding noise, error messages came on the infotainment system and dash and the car stopped moving. It basi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 13, 2023
Incident date: Oct 13, 2023
The Hybrid system has twice now failed on this vehicle shortly after starting it up. The second incident, I drove not even 300 feet, got onto a main, very busy road, and the system made a loud grinding noise, error messages came on the infotainment system and dash and the car stopped moving. It basi... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Sep 17, 2023
Incident date: Jun 26, 2023
Since the day I took possession of the car there is a bad visibility situation with the windshield. It happens only when the sun is low in the sky and shining directly toward the windshield. Under those conditions the entire windshield has millions of dense specks or sparkles that impair visibility.... Read more
EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (All-Wheel Drive) | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | Regular Gas and Electricity | $1,700 |
CO2 Emissions: 100.0 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 PLUG-IN HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID across all model years (2025–2026).
16
Total Recalls
36
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths