<p>A special type of metal matrix composites with promising properties, aluminum hybrid composites are designed to meet the ever-increasing demands of complicated engineering applications. Aluminum hybrid composites can satisfy these needs because of their enhanced mechanical qualities, ability to work with traditional processing methods, and potential for manufacturing cost savings. The performance of these materials is mostly determined by the choice of reinforcing material mixture since the reinforcing particles are dependent on specific processing settings. A few distinct reinforcing particle combinations have been taken into consideration when creating hybrid composites based on aluminum. Presenting the tribological properties of hybrid composites containing alumina is the main objective of this review study. The first section covers the research background. Studies of various works of literature are then covered. The third section examines the tribological analysis of hybrid composites. The fourth section discusses the research gap and upcoming difficulties in this subject. Finally, a conclusion is provided and future work is discussed.</p> Graphical abstract <p></p>