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2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems & reliability

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
33
Recall campaigns
0
Fire reports
0 (0%)
Crash reports
2 (6%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
37 MPG combined
City 37 · highway 36 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
17
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Engine10
Power Train8
Fuel/propulsion System7
Unknown OR Other6
Electrical System5
Vehicle Speed Control5
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Service Brakes3
Visibility/wiper3
Visibility2

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

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26

What owners report

  • I am reporting a critical Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve failure on my 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The failure resulted in an immediate loss of engine power, reduced vehicle performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and the vehicle entering limp mode while driving, creating a significant safety hazard in traffic…

    Electrical System · filed Jul 29, 2026

  • Vehicle exhibits a dangerous 2-to-3-second delay/total loss of accelerator response at low speeds or rolling stops (5–15 mph). When stepping on the gas pedal to pull into traffic or make a turn, the vehicle hesitates completely before engaging power, even when the pedal is fully depressed. This creates an extreme…

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 21, 2026

  • While driving, I am repeatedly receiving a sudden “trunk open” warning on the dashboard. This warning is often accompanied by a loud noise, which can be startling and distracting while the vehicle is in motion. The abruptness and unexpected nature of the alert are alarming, especially on highways or in high-traffic…

    Unknown OR Other · filed Aug 26, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

17 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The 10 most recent:

  • Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…

    26-EE-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026

  • This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…

    26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…

    DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…

    DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration…

    26-AD-001H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026

  • Certain Tucson (NX4, NX4A) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit an improper fuel filler door opening or closing condition due to an inoperative fuel filler door release actuator. This bulletin provides…

    25-BE-021H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2025

  • This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…

    25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025

  • This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this…

    25-BE-020H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2025

  • Certain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition.

    25-01-010H-1 9B4 OL · Service Campaign · issued Aug 21, 2025

  • Certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Voltage High). The California Air Resources…

    25-01-010H-1 DN · Service Campaign · issued Jul 16, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Hyundai or NHTSA.