2025 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Part of Generation 4 — 2022–present.

20242026
Complaints
322
per 10K Sold
13.8
US Sales
234,230
Crashes
32
Fires
1
Injuries
21
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2025 Hyundai Tucson Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#151 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:1,400 mi
Crash-related:6
#251 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings

Crash-related:8
#342 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:3,650 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
51
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
1,400
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
51
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
42
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,650
Brakes
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
4,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,000
Engine Problems
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
24,292
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
3,940
Instrument Cluster
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,120
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
6,848
Lane Departure: Warning
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
500
Lane Departure: Assist
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Hyundai Tucson

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~42,817 vehicles.

25V809000Air Bags:side/window:curtain
~258 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

25V549000Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners
~29 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.

24V877000Electrical System:wiring
~42,465 affected

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.

24V691000Equipment:other:labels
~65 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2025 Hyundai Tucson — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 322 NHTSA complaints, 32 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 51 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (51 complaints, avg 1,400 mi); Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (51 complaints); Electrical Faults (42 complaints, avg 3,650 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 5,316 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson include 32 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 42,817 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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