Recalls
6campaigns
2 electrical · 1 forward collision avoidance · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
286filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
38mpg combined
$1,719/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.6 L 4-cyl· Automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Electrical system · instrument cluster/panel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported96,310 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
Forward collision avoidance · automatic emergency braking
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
29.2% repairedof 423,062 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly
Air bags · side/window · curtain
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- 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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
64.7% repairedof 258 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V809000
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Loss of Drive Power from Loose Engine Bolts
Engine and engine cooling · critical fasteners
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
100% repairedof 29 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Vehicle Roll Away from Improperly Routed Wiring
Electrical system · wiring
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.
96.5% repairedof 42,465 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Missing Glove Box Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
98.4% repairedof 65 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (286)
286 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The forward collision avoidance is mentioned most often.
32involved a crash
1involved a fire
19injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 286 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 149 | 52.1% |
| Electrical system | 64 | 22.4% |
| Unknown or other | 58 | 20.3% |
| Service brakes | 39 | 13.6% |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 5.9% |
| Power train | 15 | 5.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 4.9% |
| Engine | 12 | 4.2% |
| Lane departure | 12 | 4.2% |
| Seat belts | 6 | 2.1% |
How 2025 compares with other Tucson years
Best and worst Tucson years →20171,089
2018397
2019380
2020178
202179
2022383
2023134
202497
2025286
202662
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,089 | 3 |
| 2018 | 397 | 1 |
| 2019 | 380 | 1 |
| 2020 | 178 | 1 |
| 2021 | 79 | 1 |
| 2022 | 383 | 3 |
| 2023 | 134 | 2 |
| 2024 | 97 | 4 |
| 2025 | 286 | 6 |
| 2026 | 62 | 5 |
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.9%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Hyundai Tucson suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 38 mpg combined
38
mpg combined
38
city
38
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 234 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$1,719per year
$143per month
395gallons a year
Miles ÷ 38 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 38 / 38 / 38 | $1,750 | 234 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 35 / 35 / 35 | $1,900 | 103 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 33 / 28 | $2,400 | 322 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 30 / 26 | $2,600 | 339 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V400000 (electrical), 26V316000 (forward collision avoidance), 25V809000 (air bag), 25V549000 (engine), 24V877000 (electrical), 24V691000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Owners filed 286 complaints with NHTSA. Forward collision avoidance (149), Electrical system (64), Unknown or other (58) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · Automatic version at 38 city, 38 highway and 38 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 Hyundai Tucson suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2025 Tucson compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Hyundai Tucson model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (79) and the 2017 the most (1,089). The 2025 drew 286. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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