Used car safety, rank #43 of 188
Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD Safety Rating (2022-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2022-23 Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD, a small SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2022-23 Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 7 per million registered vehicle years against a small SUVs average of 38, which is 82% below the class average. That places it #43 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 74.6/100.
What the Hyundai Tucson hybrid death rate means
At 7 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD beats the small SUVs average of 38 by 82%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 22, so even the pessimistic end of the range is no worse than the class average.
The other-driver death rate of 45 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Hyundai Tucson hybrid. Its 95% confidence interval is 4β86. It is higher than the Hyundai Tucson hybrid's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest small SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD highlighted. It ranks 3 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD | 2021-23 | 5 (0 to 15) | 76.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Escape hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 6 (0 to 17) | 75.7 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD (this page) | 2022-23 | 7 (0 to 22) | 74.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota RAV4 hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 15 (7 to 23) | 63.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Santa Fe 4WD | 2020-23 | 17 (4 to 29) | 60.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mazda CX-5 4WD | 2020-23 | 17 (8 to 27) | 60.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson 4WD | 2022-23 | 20 (2 to 38) | 57.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Tucson 2WD | 2022-23 | 21 (0 to 45) | 56.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer 4WD | 2021-23 | 25 (6 to 45) | 48.4 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for small SUVs: 38 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2021)
ANCAP (2021)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Park outside
2 campaigns tell owners to park away from buildings and other vehicles, usually a fire risk. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
2 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering trailer hitches, power train.
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Trailer hitches Park outside
Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge.
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Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump Park outside
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge.
Partial lookup: At least one NHTSA model-variant request failed. The campaigns shown were returned successfully; additional campaigns may be missing. Check your VIN.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 7 per million registered vehicle years for the 2022-23 Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD, 82% below the class average (38 for small SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 74.6 out of 100 and rank #43 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD driver death rate?
7 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 22. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Hyundai Tucson hybrid died at a rate of 45 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2022-23 models.
How does the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD compare with other small SUVs?
The small SUVs class averages 38 driver deaths per million; the Hyundai Tucson hybrid 4WD sits at 7. Among the 9 small SUVs compared above it ranks 3 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD with a death rate of 5.