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2025 Hyundai Tucson Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings — runs 7.1× the fleet median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.
260Complaints
6Recalls
30Crashes
1Fires
18Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (28.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings complaints here are 7.1× the median for that category across the 229 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings75 · 28.8%RecalledRecall 26V316000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking73 · 28.1%RecalledRecall 26V316000
Electrical System49 · 18.8%RecalledRecall 24V877000 · Recall 26V400000
Service Brakes36 · 13.8%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control18 · 6.9%RecalledRecall 26V316000
Exterior Lighting15 · 5.8%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other53 · 20.4%
SERVICE BRAKES36 · 13.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL18 · 6.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING15 · 5.8%
POWER TRAIN15 · 5.8%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13 · 5%
ENGINE12 · 4.6%

Percentages are the share of the 260 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 6 campaigns

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 24V691000 · 2024 · reported 09/13/2024

Without the glove box label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:wiring

NHTSA campaign 24V877000 · 2024 · reported 11/20/2024

A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners

NHTSA campaign 25V549000 · 2025 · reported 08/26/2025

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window:curtain

NHTSA campaign 25V809000 · 2025 · reported 11/21/2025

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

NHTSA campaign 26V316000 · 2026 · reported 05/19/2026

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 26V400000 · 2026 · reported 06/24/2026

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Forward collision alert system has slamed the breaks on for no reason. The vehicle begins abruptly stop for no reason. On two of the occasions…”NHTSA complaint 11700246 — filed 11/19/2025 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
“The front end collision avoidance “feature” slammed on my brakes so hard today, for zero reason. I was already braking, going less than 20mph and…”NHTSA complaint 11699289 — filed 11/13/2025 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
“On numerous occasions (over 20) the forward collision system just slams on the brakes to a full stop, there was nothing close enough to vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11698342 — filed 11/08/2025 · FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Forward collision avoidance: warnings issues are the most-reported category, cited in 75 of 260 NHTSA complaints (28.8%), followed by forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (73), unspecified/other issues (53), electrical system (49). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?

260 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 30 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 24V691000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.