Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Forward collision avoidance149
- Electrical system65
- Unknown or other60
- Service brakes38
- Exterior lighting17
- Power train15
- Vehicle speed control14
- Lane departure12
- Engine12
- Structure6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 20 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2025 Hyundai Tucson failed the safety check 0.11% of the time — 69% less often than the average 2025 passenger car (0.34%). Median odometer at inspection: 95 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2025 Hyundai Tucson cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 hybrid (118 kW, 158 hp) and 1.6 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 hybrid | 118 kW 158 hp | 2,171 |
| 1.6 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 69 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,253 first registered in 2025 are on Dutch roads; 10% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €51,745.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
26,137 cars built in 2025 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 47 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
116 of these cars first registered in 2025 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1,830 2025 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports, 100% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 17.4 % |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 8.8 L/100 km (about 27 mpg US), CO₂ 207 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.7 | 8.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson.
| 2026308 24 Jun 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certa… |
| 2026238 19 May 2026 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes s… |
| 2026033 27 Jan 2026 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certa… |
| 2025646 20 Nov 2025 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash. … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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 the brakes.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012046 | Certain 2024MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may experience an illuminated check engine light for DTC P059A from a faulty connection due to improper soldering within the sensor components. This bulletin outlines the procedure to replace the active air flap (AAF) on-board diagnostic (OBD) sensors to resolve this issue. |
| 11010978 | Certain Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (MX5A), Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV), and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a display screen flickering or intermittently going blank. This may be due to the shield width of the coaxial cable being too wide, causing a loose connection. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to adjust the width of the shield using a supplied shield adjustment jig. |
| 11008135 | Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Connected Car Service (CCS) functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to reset the Connected Car Data Communication Unit (DCU) in Dealer Mode to resolve the connection. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)