Research · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2025 Hyundai TucsonRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 295 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Most complaints involve forward collision avoidance (151) and electrical system (68). The EPA rates it 26–28 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
26–28mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Jun 2026
Owner complaints
295
Top: forward collision avoidance
Fuel cost / yr
$2,300est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Electrical system: instrument cluster

Free remedy

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."

Electrical systemReported Jun 24, 2026NHTSA 26V400000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Free remedy

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.

Forward collision avoidanceReported May 19, 2026NHTSA 26V316000

Air bags: side

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported Nov 21, 2025NHTSA 25V809000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

295 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Forward collision avoidance151
  2. Electrical system68
  3. Service brakes39
  4. Exterior lighting18
  5. Power train15
  6. Vehicle speed control14
  7. Lane departure12
  8. Engine12
  9. Visibility/wiper6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tucson model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2005185
2006135
200765
200843
200918
201059
2011124
2012255
2013266
2014203
2015229
20161,626
20171,096
2018398
2019385
2020179
202180
2022389
2023136
202499
2025295
202664
Crashes reported
33
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
20
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Forward collision avoidance

151 reports26 crashes
“On July 17, I took my vehicle to Hyundai of Venice due to a safety recall of the automated emergency brake, the dealership told me that they had fixed the recall. On October 10 when I returned for service, I again notified them that the safety features such as the automated emergency brake and the Forward collision warning were not working. They ignored me again. Then on October 21, 2026, I was driving my mother to run an errand before her doctors appointment as I was pulling into a parking spot going no more than 3 mph. The safety features were still not working and I scratched the vehicle on the left of me which was empty. I then stopped the car, got out and took pictures of the license plate and of the scratch, and then looked at my front bumper and saw that I was also scratched, my mother, and I went into the supermarket to speak to the manager and attempt to call for the police, but then my mother noticed their brake lights were on and people were in the car so we hurried out to notify them that we had scratched their car by accident, I gave my insurance information and my mother gave her telephone number and after her doctors appointment, I contacted my…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 23, 2026Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11773325

Electrical system

68 reports3 crashes
“I was driving home tonight and while driving the car lost all power on the full screen and headlights. This is the second report of the same problem. It was like a blackout at two o clock in the morning. I couldn’t see the speed and the lights went out. It did come back on in immediately.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 25, 2026Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Unknown or otherODI 11773459

Service brakes

39 reports7 crashes
“My 2025 Hyundai Tucson required the front brake rotors to be resurfaced at approximately 12,200 miles. The Hyundai dealership diagnosed the rotors as overheated and warped, despite the brake pads being in good condition. The repair occurred before Hyundai issued Recall 302 (NHTSA Recall 26V-316). Hyundai Recall 302 identifies a defect in the Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) system’s front-camera software that can cause the FCA system to engage earlier than expected and potentially result in sudden braking. Hyundai’s FCA system is capable of automatically applying the brakes. I am concerned that premature or unintended brake application associated with this recalled software condition may have contributed to excessive brake heat and premature overheating/warping of my front rotors. I am NOT claiming that this causal relationship has been established. Rather, I am reporting a potential safety defect and asking NHTSA to evaluate whether there may be a relationship. The dealership confirmed that the rotors were overheated/warped but characterized the condition as wear and tear. Hyundai Motor America subsequently denied my reimbursement request on the same basis. I…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 8, 2026Unknown or other, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11755663
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tucson FWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive
253328$2,300322
Tucson AWD
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
243026$2,450339
  • Tucson FWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    25 city · 33 hwy · $2,300/yr
    28
    mpg comb.
  • Tucson AWD
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L
    24 city · 30 hwy · $2,450/yr
    26
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
17.4%
Overall
5 / 5
Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
15.9%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 20563Vehicle 20562
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Tucson questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems?

Owners filed 295 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are forward collision avoidance (151), electrical system (68), service brakes (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Tucson at 26–28 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Hyundai Tucson 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026