2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid recalls

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

Most common 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	6
Power Train	4
Forward Collision Avoidance	3
Engine	2
Service Brakes	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Air Bags	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2026-10-20, Power Train
The vehicle was already running and in Drive. When I pressed the accelerator pedal to accelerate further, the vehicle would not accelerate. The RPMs did not increase and vehicle did not respond. No warning lights appeared. I had to press hazard lights coast to shoulder and turn vehicle off and on to regain power]. This created a hazardous situation as traffic was behind me and could not anticipate my sudden loss of speed. We just got this vehicle on October 1, 2026 and vehicle has been maintained per schedule. This was the first time it happened. I am concerned this is related to recall affecting 2023 Tucson models, and request investigation as this is a safety defect that can occur witho

2026-08-10, Air Bags
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 surged ahead at full speed. I slammed on the brakes but there was no response. Steering the car through the parking lot and across [XXX]. (a very busy, I was lucky not striking other cars or people) and crashed into a metal storage building. The car was totaled and my Wife was treated at ECMC hospital for 12 days(5 in the trauma unit) and the DMV is blaming me for the accident. INFORMATION REDACTED

2026-05-31, Electrical System
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 consumer affair for replacement and request denied with reason Lemon law.

2025-08-08, Electrical System
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.

2024-12-23, Forward Collision Avoidance
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 no cars were in front of me or on either side of me. 3 of the times there was a car behind me that had to check up I guess because my brake lights came on. I reported the problem to the dealer and was told no other owner has ever reported than problem. Instead of preventing an accident the activation of the emergency braking system in this situation could have caused an accident with the cars a

2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid at this time.

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

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Power Train (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid has been fixed?

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