Problems · NHTSA complaints
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems
Owners filed 152 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid with NHTSA between Oct 2024 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is forward collision avoidance (67).
Complaints
152
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
7
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
5
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Forward collision avoidance67
- Electrical system56
- Vehicle speed control26
- Lane departure22
- Back over prevention11
- Engine10
- Service brakes9
- Power train6
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Visibility/wiper2
- Structure2
- Seat belts1
- Wheels1
- Seats1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
3
84
65
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2026 | 65 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Forward collision avoidance
67 reports4 crashes1 related recall
“After denying that this problem existed, Hyundai issued a software update to "fix" the AEB issue. I had the software update done at Riverhead Hyundai on 7/20/26. On 7/27 and 7/28, the AEB system activated and stopped my vehicle. On 8/4, the system began to activate, but ended the activation before a complete stop. There was no issue with traffic from any direction on all 3 occasions. I contacted Hyundai, but they again stated that their technicians could not duplicate the issue. This was what they told me before the recall was announced or performed, and no Hyundai technician had possession of the vehicle to do a test after these most recent incidents.”
Electrical system
56 reports2 crashes1 fire2 related recalls
“Display cluster recurring issue even after repair and software update. All warning lights on while at highway speed. Initial event in July 2025 - repair done. Coincidental with recall notice related to cluster display. Blank screen/cluster display while driving on July 30, 2026 - with eventual repair within same week. But, in October 2026 - all warning lights re-appeared intermittently from just flashing to steady display of at least 2 mins. Service date (third of same issue- excluding during regular maintenance where recall update done) already scheduled 10/26/26 at dealership.”
Vehicle speed control
26 reports1 crash
“I was finishing going slow into my parking space & all of a sudden vehicle accelerated on its own & hit a wall a few feet in front on me then rolled back & took off again & hit the wall again. It then rolled back & I was able to stop it.”
Lane departure
22 reports2 crashes
“The heads-up display, all warning signs and the instrument cluster showing the speed unpredictably goes off - sometimes comes back on right away, sometimes doesn't for hours. The car is available if needs to be reviewed. One cannot know the speed of the vehicle without the speedometer, warning signs turn on & off randomly impairing one to judge the actual warnings, the blind-spot cameras that usually are visible on the instrument cluster cannot be seen, the randomized turning off of the HUD and instrument cluster mid-drive causes a great deal of distraction to the driver. Three services done so far - in last one they found the associated codes with the issue but could not duplicate the case. Inspected by the manufacturer. No particular warning signs - happens randomly and all warning signs turn on randomly too without any actual warning.”
Back over prevention
11 reports1 crash
“Main LED SCREEN Black/Green OUT. BACK UP CAMERA SAFETY FUNCTIONS FAILED & SUFFERED RECURRING FAILURE AFTER BEING SERVICED 3X BY THE DEALER. CORPORATE NOW BEEN PUT ON NOTICE TO DISCUSS TESOLUTION OPTIONS. Thank God (so far) vehicle has not been involved in any accidents.”
Engine
10 reports
“While driving down the road, the engine randomly cut power and the battery died about 20 minutes later. Without any known cause, with all up to date maintenance and regular checks the vehicle stopped randomly.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.