Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
347 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
7,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 to 2026 model years. Data snapshot: . 39 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 92 of 347 complaints (26.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 89 | 25.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 47 | 13.5% |
| Steering behavior | 23 | 6.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 4.6% |
| Engine operation | 15 | 4.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 92 |
| Unknown Or Other | 79 |
| Engine | 60 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 51 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 43 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 39 |
| Power Train | 39 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 34 |
Electrical System: 92; Unknown Or Other: 79; Engine: 60; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 51; Vehicle Speed Control: 43; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 39; Power Train: 39; Fuel/Propulsion System: 34
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 35 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 35; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (35). 308 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 53 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 98 |
2021: 4; 2022: 21; 2023: 56; 2024: 53; 2025: 115; 2026: 98
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 89 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 47 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11439716 · 2021-11-08 (November 8, 2021)
Thankfully we are alive. We were going at speed and he attempted to pass me on the median, grass and rumble strips. He was inches away from my rear bumper, riding me. When I put the turn signal to move away from him he hit my driver’s side rear panel (side swiped), thank God it didn't turn into a pit maneuver and killed us. He then proceeded to take off. So one thing I have to say is, the vehicle has great pick up. I called 911 and went after him to get his lic plate. When I got to be about 10 car lengths or so, he slammed his brakes. Since I w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11439716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11507641 · 2023-02-16 (February 16, 2023)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 42 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom sudden braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the brake assist feature; however, the feature independently reactivated. The dealer was contacted and informed about the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11507641 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11436626 · 2021-10-13 (October 13, 2021)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 55 mph. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid warning light was illuminated and the "pull over" warning message on the dashboard was also displayed. The contact was able to park on the side of the road. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer and was still being diagnosed. The vehicle was not ye…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11436626 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468884 · 2022-06-12 (June 12, 2022)
While on the highway my car (2022 Tucson Hybrid) lost almost all power while I was driving. I was approaching traffic and started to slow down. The battery light illuminated red and the car was jerking backing forth cutting power and juddering while I was slowing down. Being that I was still in the flow of traffic and my car wasn’t fully dead yet I tried to move out of the road but due to traffic on my right I had to make a left turn. I was still able to get up to about 15 mph, but as I was turning to get off the road all power was essentially …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468884 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11707159 · 2025-12-26 (December 26, 2025)
Speed control on steering wheel not responding all the time. When car is on cruise control speed instead or decrease control not responding all the time. I was almost going to hit the vehicle on high way i decreased the speed according to front of my car but controller not responding speed didn't decreased I suddenly realized that slammed on break. Nothing was happened i already sent email to hyundai but no respond. I looks defective controller switch. Now other side of steering volume control switch also becomes loose
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11707159 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11550145 · 2023-10-16 (October 16, 2023)
2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue Issue: no power /accelerator response from slow speed. Since 4/23- 9 instances involving this issue none resulted in crashes but did result in near misses and 2 cases coasting off the edge of the road to avoid being hit. 6 of the instances happened when attempting a left turn in traffic at an intersection. 3 of the instances involved when trying to enter a traffic circle(turning right). In all of the instances the vehicle was in Eco mode. Description of Intersection Instances: Left turn with a blinking yello…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11550145 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11461637 · 2022-04-21 (April 21, 2022)
Tucson Hybrid SEL Conv Vehicle made whining noise, slow take off, gears seem not to shift. Dealer service department said it needs a new transmission. Vehicle was 8 weeks old when starting to have issues.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11461637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11505484 · 2023-02-03 (February 3, 2023)
The vehicle is currently at the dealership. I purchased the 2022 hyundai Tucson hybrid limited in April. Have gotten my oil changes done religiously at the dealership. Vehicle is at 22k miles. And had oil change 5 days prior to incident. I was on the way to work and vehicle started to struggle to accelerate, engine began malfunctioning. Vehicle dropped drastically from 80mph Dow to 25-30 mph in short period of time, would have been rear ended if not in right lane already. No warning or previous problems. No warning or check engine lights EVER c…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11505484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11509235 · 2023-02-27 (February 27, 2023)
When driving my car at any speed it will suddenly begin to get sluggish then it becomes unresponsive to me giving it gas and starts to decelerate. When this happens suddenly warning signs on the vehicle go off stating to check the hybrid system and stop the vehicle. When this happens the car then stops functioning. I never know when it is gonna happen. I have been in the middle of heavy traffic and at high speeds stuck in the middle of the road. I have brought it in now four times to different dealerships and contacted corporate and No one can …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11509235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11753303 · 2026-07-28 (July 28, 2026)
This is the 4th time that a new fuel pump has been replaced on this 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid. I think the car part needs a recall because the fuel pump keeps breaking.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11753303 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11622083 · 2024-10-26 (October 26, 2024)
While traveling out of town, our 2023 Tuscon HEV with 31,000k started chugging/hesitating during acceleration. This chugging continued to worsen, so we took it to a Hyundai dealership to diagnose. We were told that fuel injector #3 was misfiring, and, as they did not have the parts in stock, that it would be safe to make the 5 hour drive back home to service the vehicle. During the first 4 hours of the drive the chugging/hesitating worsened, several times suddenly losing power and speed dropping from 70 or so mpg, to 40 mpg and lower, creatin…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11622083 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 4 |
2022: 0; 2023: 0; 2024: 0; 2025: 3; 2026: 4