Model year
2025 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 291 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 6 recalls and 150 complaints under TUCSON HYBRID and TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS (80), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (76), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (60). NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–38 mpg combined and 44 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,750–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 135 complaints
- 2007 65 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 18 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 124 complaints
- 2012 255 complaints
- 2013 266 complaints
- 2014 202 complaints
- 2015 229 complaints
- 2016 1,625 complaints
- 2017 1,093 complaints
- 2018 399 complaints
- 2019 385 complaints
- 2020 179 complaints
- 2021 80 complaints
- 2022 386 complaints
- 2023 135 complaints
- 2024 99 complaints
- 2025 291 complaints
- 2026 63 complaints
Recalls
26V400000 · Jun 23, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor…
26V316000 · May 18, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply…
25V809000 · Nov 20, 2025
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
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.
25V549000 · Aug 25, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
24V877000 · Nov 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
24V691000 · Sep 13, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Complaints
291 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 33, fire flag on 1, injury field 20, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TUCSON HYBRID | 3 | 146 |
| TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 3 | 4 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Tucson AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Tucson Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 35 | 35 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 38 | 38 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 35 | 35 | 35 | 44.0 | 420 | $1,900 |
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