OverviewSpecificationsPrice
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (2023)
91
⚠ 9 complaints
Status
Certified
Long track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size1598 cc
Transmission6-speed automatic
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG35 MPG
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Price$43,690$44,700–$55,500$28,650–$37,500$32,375–$36,075——
Engine Capacity1598 cc2L2L2L2.5L2.5L
Fuel TypeRegular Gas and ElectricityPremiumRegularRegular Gas and ElectricityRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Transmission6-speed automaticAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (AM-S6)Automatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AV-S6)Automatic (AV-S6)
Body TypeSUVSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDLarge CarsMidsize CarsSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid offers a compelling blend of efficiency and capability, boasting an impressive electric-only range and all-wheel drive for confident handling. With its robust hybrid powertrain, this SUV is designed to deliver a refined driving experience while minimizing its environmental impact.

Pros
  • Certified safety status
  • Excellent EV range (420 miles)
  • Strong combined MPG (35)
  • No recalls on record
  • Low complaint history (9)
Cons
  • Small fuel tank capacity (42 litres)
Complaints9 total
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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.
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 POWER TRAIN
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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.
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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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 around me reacting to my sudden braking at high-speed resulting in a chain reaction.
NHTSAUSDec 2024Source →
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
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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 being hit from the rear by the car behind me. My safety was put at risk as my acceleration was greatly diminished compared to the traffic around me. There was no warning of the problem prior to the failure. It has not been confirmed by the dealer.
NHTSAUSSept 2024Source →
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2023 POWER TRAIN
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On Tuesday August 6th 2024 car was put in the shop for an automatic DTC notification/check engine light. Our car is less than a year old with less than 10,000 miles on it. Our car was in the shop for a full 5 days and was given to us on the evening of Monday August 12th with assurances that it was safe to drive. While in the shop, our car grounding pump and numerous fuses were replaced. On Friday August 16th, we received a jarring "Check Hyundai system. Stop Safely." message while driving a short distance. We were given roughly 5-10 seconds before the car braked and stopped, causing us to almost be rear ended from the car behind us. This put not only me and my passenger's safety at risk, but the safety of the cars nearby us at that time, at risk. We shudder at the thought of what could have happened if we were traveling on a highway or congested roadway. There were no warning lamps or symptoms that would have suggested this would happen. We received a tow to the shop early morning of August 17th and to date, the car remains in the shop. We are confident that the car will not pass it's upcoming inspection and have requested that the service dealership perform an inspection before they attempt to give it back to us. I feel strongly that we are not safe driving this vehicle. Our local Hyundai service dealership employees have implied that they feel a recall of this car is forthcoming because they have begun to identify this issue in many cars. Given Hyundai's recent track record with recalls, I am extremely concerned for my safety.
NHTSAUSAug 2024Source →
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Status history
Uncertain→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.
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