2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 34 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and zero recalls, ranking as the Best year among the 4 model years with data. The top problem area is Engine at 41% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #4 of 4 Tucson Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 34
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 37.5
- 37.5 city / 37 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine14 (41%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (26%)
- Fuel System7 (21%)
- Other7 (21%)
- Electrical System6 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (12%)
- Brakes3 (9%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine suddenly lurches forward or loses acceleration while braking or parking, in one case jumping a curb and hitting a tree.
- Vehicle loses acceleration on the road and cannot exceed 40 MPH even with the pedal fully pressed, especially uphill.
- Transmission revs to about 3,000-3500 RPM and refuses to shift into second gear after slow starts from reverse.
- Hybrid gas engine hesitates to engage during low-speed turns, causing the SUV to sit motionless for several seconds before moving.
- Engine misfire codes appear along with overheating and a bad exhaust odor during attempted acceleration.
- Oil pan leaks that owners say go unnoticed and unaddressed unless the customer specifically flags them to the dealer.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 37.5 MPG
- Highway
- 37 MPG
- Combined
- 37.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,725
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Tucson Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2023 Tucson Hybrid ranks Best among the 4 model years with data, with 34 complaints, a complaint index of 0, and no recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, making up 41% of complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 3,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2023 Tucson Hybrid, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Tucson Hybrid compare to other years?
- The 2023 model has a complaint index of 0 versus 33 for 2022, 67 for 2024, and 100 for 2025, which has 3 recalls and is rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
- EPA rates it at 37.5 MPG combined, with an annual fuel cost of $1,725.