2025 Hyundai Tucson: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2025 Hyundai Tucson? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 218 complaints, with Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB as the top reported area.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2025 Hyundai Tucson trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2025 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 218 owner complaints, 21 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Tucson
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 218
- Crash-related complaints
- 21
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 35
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 35 / 35
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2025 Hyundai Tucson Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Electrical Faults
Uncategorized Issues
Complaint patterns center on Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB, Electrical Faults, Uncategorized Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2025 Hyundai Tucson
Inspection Focus
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical system and brakes before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Test the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system during a test drive to ensure proper operation.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase.
- Request service records for any reported electrical or brake system repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle's electrical system and brakes before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2025 Hyundai Tucson, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson are heavily concentrated in the Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB system, with 114 reports. Electrical faults and brake system issues also appear frequently. The data suggests potential concerns with advanced driver assistance systems and electrical reliability, though the confidence level is low due to limited model year data.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB accounts for the majority of complaints (114 out of 218).
- Electrical faults are the second most reported component with 50 complaints.
- There are 21 crash-related complaints among the total 218.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
- Electrical Faults
- Brake System
All 2025 Hyundai Tucson Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 114 | 17 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 50 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 47 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 24 | 4 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 2 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The display on the dashboard that includes the speedometer and other information goes completely blank. So does the heads-up display on the windshield. This could occur at the same time or individually. It may last only a few seconds or for several minutes. This has happened …
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent phantom braking; the vehicle violently and suddenly slammed on the brakes with no obstructions present, causing the contact to sustain shoulder an…
Phantom Braking due to Forward collision detection has caused one front end collision in snow and one rear end collision in a construction zone while I was slowing down. In one instance it was snowing and in one instance it was in a dusty construction zone slowing for steel plate…
I forgot to mention that with my two accidents while slowing down for traffic or a turn, that phantom braking happens almost every day now (it happened about 7 times in 4 minutes while I was on the highway, that's not exageration) Curves on the highway with a car diagonal to you …
driver’s side of the vehicle that the headlight does not cover the entire road but has an angle and is a safety issue.
This incident occured in The Woodlands, Texas, about a 45 min drive north of my home. I was headed south on [XXX] . I had pulled into a left turn lane at the intersection of [XXX] . After the oncoming traffic had cleared, I proceeded to make a left turn onto [XXX] . My Hyun…
I was stopped behind another car in a through-lane in the parking lot at Marshall's. I was fully stopped about 1 car length behind another stopped car. I decided to make a left turn (from my stopped position) into a perpendicular through-lane in the same parking lot. Just afte…
The Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Warning systems activated while making a left turn after stopping for a red traffic light and locked the brakes of the vehicle in the middle of the intersection with no other car in front of me. Dash alerted that a collision w…
I was turning right from [XXX] onto [XXX] . It was raining lightly, the car initiated emergency braking and no one was in front of me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
On two occasions, the automatic emergency braking system engaged potentially causing an accident. The first occurred at an intersection where I was attempting to turn left from a stop. The system would not allow me to proceed until the bus attempting an opposite left turn left th…
Subject: 2025 Hyundai Tucson - Persistent Phantom Braking Issue I am reporting a severe safety defect regarding the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system on my 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Since purchasing the vehicle, I have experienced five separate "Phantom Braking" inciden…
My wife was driving our Hyundai Tucson on the city street at about 35 mph. She signaled left to get into a turning lane. The turning lane has two lanes and is very long. She got into the turning lane and the traffic in front of her stopped. The car's collision avoidance syste…
Vehicle began flashing check driver assistance for rear sensors repeatedly while traveling out of state on March 30th with an occasional flash of check AWD/4WD. On March 31st the vehicle flashed the warnings along with a variety of others flashing on the infotainment screen rapid…
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, while attempting to accelerate, the brakes engaged unexpectedly. On another occasion, while driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes unexpectedly engaged without driver inp…
On at least three occasions, the emergency braking system has engaged when there was no risk of a collision. The vehicle ahead was moving forward and was a safe distance ahead. This has occurred even when the forward collision system is set to "Late." When the emergency braking s…
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) system had failed to detect the driver's eyes while wearing sunglasses, causing the cruise control to disengage unintendedly. Several messages advising the driver to pay attention …
"Consider Taking a Break" warning comes on every 3-5 minutes after the car has been driving for an hour or so. Even after stopping, taking a break, and switching drivers, the warning comes on repeatedly. This is not a safety feature - it is a SAFETY HAZARD. It is distracting t…
I was driving on the highway in heavy traffic going about 65 mph. An unusual symbol appeared on the dash in red that I don't know what It was or what it meant but I thought it must be something serious. Then a warning came up saying for me to take a break. Then a different warnin…
Sometimes in heavy rain, using the washer fluid or bright sunlight I get an alert that the Foward Collision Avoidance sensor disabled. Usually doesn’t last long unless there is heavy rain. This system shouldn’t be triggered by things that happen frequently. This isn’t an issue in…
On 4/14/26, the glass area between the sunroof and directly above the front windshield, cracked and subsequently shattered. There was no impact and currently there is no damage to the sunroof or windshield. Upon checking online to figure out what this area is called, I discover…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2025 Hyundai Tucson Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 218 owner complaints, 21 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (114 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (50 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (47 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, NHTSA complaints include 21 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 218 total complaints. 13 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. A major recall area is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?▾
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Tucson reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.