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2025 Hyundai Tucson

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Hyundai Tucson is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 756 on record.

2025 Hyundai Tucson at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints286
Combined26–38 mpg

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2025 Hyundai Tucson recalls 6

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel NHTSA Campaign #26V400000 · manufacturer #304 · 23/06/2026

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."

Fix: 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 Identificati…

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking NHTSA Campaign #26V316000 · manufacturer #302 · 18/05/2026

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.

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 be…

Air Bags:side/window:curtain NHTSA Campaign #25V809000 · manufacturer #289 (H); 029G (G) · 20/11/2025

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.

Fix: 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 …

Engine And Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners NHTSA Campaign #25V549000 · manufacturer #281 · 25/08/2025

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.

Fix: 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.

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #24V877000 · manufacturer #273 · 20/11/2024

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.

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…

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #24V691000 · manufacturer #268 · 13/09/2024

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."

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2025 Hyundai Tucson common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 286 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Forward Collision Avoidance
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2025 Hyundai Tucson MPG & running costs

Combined26–38 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway34 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,110
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S6) or Automatic (S8)
Electric range420 mi
Charge time (240V)2 hours
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,000 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2025 Hyundai Tucson costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$10,550
Fuel only$10,550
Per mile$0.14

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles on record

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2025 Hyundai Tucson — frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Across all 286 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are forward collision avoidance, electrical system, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has U.S. EPA estimates of 26–38 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.