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 | 112 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| 2025 | 135 |
| 2026 | 23 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
64% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 87 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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
My vehicle is subject to the Hyundai Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) safety recall (NHTSA Campaign 26V316 / Hyundai Recall 302).
NHTSA ODI report, 20260714
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
36% of complaints: electrical system — 49 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.
CRASH FIREShow complaint excerpts
Previously reported issues to dealership about issues with instrument cluster going black and had it brought in for recalled software updates. Received paperwork stating completion of Campaign 302 and 304 on July 18th, 2026.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260816
Also filed under LANE DEPARTURE
17% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 23 distinct reports on file.
17% of complaints: lane departure — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
CRASH7% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file.
INJURYSAFETY 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 forward collision avoidance issues (87 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (49 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (23 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 forward collision avoidance, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.