2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 104 |
| 2026 | 10 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
32% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file.
24% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to decelerate, an unknown warning light was illuminated and a beeping sound was engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250303
24% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 25 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The automatic braking has almost caused me to be rear-ended, and the enraged driver behind me Leaned on his horn and flipped me off. Today, it caused a rear-end collision behind me because of the unwarranted abrupt locking of the brakes.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250520
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to decelerate, an unknown warning light was illuminated and a beeping sound was engaged.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250303
20% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 21 distinct reports on file.
20% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 21 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Campaign 26V047000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302.
Campaign 26V316000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460.
Campaign 26V400000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (25 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V047000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V316000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.