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ProblemsByVin File / 2025-HYUNDAI-TUCSON NHTSA data synced 3 days ago
2025 · Hyundai

Hyundai Tucson problems

247 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.

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Reliability score
6.8 / 10

Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.

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Should you avoid this 2025 Tucson?
Acceptable — with caveats

Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.

Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.

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Top trouble spots 8 categories with 3+ complaints

electrical
46 reports · fails ~6,140 mi · avg $850
moderate
brakes
23 reports · fails ~4,500 mi · avg $450
severe
powertrain
13 reports · fails ~15,000 mi · avg $2,500
moderate
lighting
10 reports · fails ~3,940 mi · avg $250
severe
cruise control
9 reports · avg $600
severe
steering
5 reports · avg $700
severe
seatbelts
4 reports · avg $500
moderate
airbags
3 reports · fails ~20,126 mi · avg $1,100
severe
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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2025 Tucson · powertrain
This vehicle has had numerous problems since I leased it. To summarize, at times the vehicle randomly shifts out of the ECO mode, usually into the SNOW mode. The engine has also raced, hesitated, bucked, rattled and vibrated when trying to change gears. Sometimes, these…
2025 Tucson · brakes
I was travelling East in the left kane on the southern state parkway in Long Island, NY. The car in fron of me stopped short. I had plenty of time to slow down, then my car brakes locked up and I was almost rearended. Fortunately the driver behind me was alert and moved to the…
2025 Tucson · lighting
Drives side headlight has a dark spot on low beam that is in the drivers field of vision. This causes the driver not to be able to see clearly. A certain portion of the drivers field of view is blocked out. Please see the picture below. Took it to the dealer for repair, he…
2025 Tucson · electrical
Approximate date 10/7/2025. Driving 20mph clear daylight sunny conditions in right lane,another vehicle in left lane put on right blinker to merge in front of me into my lane. The merging vehicle was 3 car lengths ahead and had plenty of space to merge. Merging vehicle was only…
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Active recalls showing 3 of 3

severe NHTSA 24V877000 November 20, 2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 26V316000 May 19, 2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.
severe NHTSA 24V691000 September 13, 2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles

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.

Fix: 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.

Common questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 247 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.

Should you avoid the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.

What's the most common problem on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 46 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 6,140 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 6,140 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Hyundai Tucson has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 247 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 3 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Hyundai/Tucson. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Hyundai. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.
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