2025 Hyundai Tucson
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 57 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2015 | 226 |
| 2016 | 1616 |
| 2017 | 1083 |
| 2018 | 391 |
| 2019 | 374 |
| 2020 | 175 |
| 2021 | 78 |
| 2022 | 376 |
| 2023 | 131 |
| 2024 | 92 |
| 2025 | 276 |
| 2026 | 57 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
67% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 184 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) warning light was intermittently illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260807
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The automatic emergency braking system activated early and aggressively causing a rear end collision. It is available for inspection upon request.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260709
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES
4th occurrence of the forward assistance warning system activating when we were at a slow speed with plenty of room to stop and the brakes engaged suddenly to stop the car and today someone slammed into the rear of our car.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250829
23% of complaints: electrical system — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and speedometer/odometer.
CRASH INJURY14% of complaints: service brakes — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.
CRASH INJURY6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
On 08/31/2025, I was involved in an accident while driving my 2025 Hyundai Tucson. While attempting to change lanes at highway speed, the driver behind me failed to see my turn signal and collided with my vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250901
5% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing.
Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 268.
Campaign 24V691000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024.
Campaign 24V877000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Campaign 25V549000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G.
Campaign 25V809000 — 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 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (184 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (63 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (39 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V691000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V877000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V549000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V809000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V316000 (forward collision avoidance) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.