2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid. That is the most of any Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 60%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System6
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Power Train3
Engine2
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Structure1
Visibility/wiper1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System660%———
Forward Collision Avoidance330%———
Power Train330%———
Engine220%———
Service Brakes220%———
Air Bags110%———
Structure110%———
Visibility/wiper110%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 4 complaints
2023: 4202342024: 3202432025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Unintended acceleration and brake failure. While in the parking lot at [XXX]. The check brake warning light came on and prior to this when pressing the gas pedal the car was not responding or going very slow. I stopped looking for a place to park and when I took my foot of the brake pedal the car…

Air Bags · received Aug 10, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11755864

Car is PhEV and it failed 4 times in 3 years due ac compressor failure, main reason identified was due to high voltage it was failing EV and other systems. Car stopped two times in the middle of highway. All 4 times Hyndai kept the car with dealers for major part replacement. Reported to Hyndai…

Electrical System · received May 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11741127

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.

Electrical System · received Aug 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679231

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…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Dec 23, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11632216

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…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11613662

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?

Owners most often report electrical system, forward collision avoidance, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.