2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid

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City
35
MPGe
Highway
35
MPGe
Combined
35
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
420 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
1 hr 42 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
42.0
City 39.0 / Hwy 46.0 kWh
Electric Motor
67 kW AC PMSM

EPA-estimated range of 420 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 1 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 42.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Gas and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
35
Hwy
35
Comb
35
Fuel cost: $1,950/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,250

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
100 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
3.4 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
42 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
39 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
46 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability17.4%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
115
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems116 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 116 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid. Top reported issues include advanced safety (adas), engine and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Advanced Safety (ADAS)
29
Engine
21
Electrical System
20
Brakes
17
Speed Control
16
Fuel System
15
Power Train
13
Visibility / Wipers
6

2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid problems by category: Advanced Safety (ADAS): 29 complaints, Engine: 21 complaints, Electrical System: 20 complaints, Brakes: 17 complaints, Speed Control: 16 complaints, Fuel System: 15 complaints, Power Train: 13 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 6 complaints.

25
Crashes Reported
2
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 05/21/2026ODI#11739331
I am writing regarding a serious vehicle safety issue involving my 2023 Hyundai Tucson Limited purchased from on [XXX] with approximately 61,000 miles. About one month after purchase, during a drive f…
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/15/2023ODI#11544788
When driving the car and stopping at red lights, stop signs, or any other stops in traffic on roads and expressways, the car engine randomly dies and cannot restart between 3 and 10 mins. There is no…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/20/2023ODI#11512773
I leased my 2023 Hyundai Tucson from your Authorized Dealership South Shore Hyundai in NY March 18,2003. I received the vehicle with 34 miles on the digital Odometer at approximately 1750 eastern stan…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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