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2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#4 most-complained of 4 Tucson Hybrid years

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.

Complaints
34
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37.5
37.5 city / 37 hwy

Top 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine14 (41%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain9 (26%)
  3. Fuel System7 (21%)
  4. Other7 (21%)
  5. Electrical System6 (18%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers5 (15%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (12%)
  8. Brakes3 (9%)

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 3000-3500 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 complaints: complaints filed per month9Dec 2022May 2023Aug 2023Dec 2023May 2024Oct 2024Jun 2025Jul 2026
55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2025 (9).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good33112037.5
2023Best034037.5
2024Caution6746037.5
2025Avoid100139336.5

All Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years: best and worst →

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.