With 4 recalls and 222 complaints, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

222

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V5490002025-26-08

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS

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.

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.

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25V8090002025-21-11

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

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.

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

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24V6910002024-13-09

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

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.

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24V8770002024-20-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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.

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.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson's biggest weak point? FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE. It leads 222 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Forward Collision Avoidance68

02Unknown Or Other33

03Electrical System21

04Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance16

05Exterior Lighting5

222 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Economy

26–38mpg combined

24-38city

30-38hwy

$1,150-$1,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson ranges from 26 to 38 MPG combined across 5 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Tucson Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)

38mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

38 city38 hwy~$1,150/yr7/10 Clean

Tucson Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city35 hwy~$1,250/yr7/10 Clean

Tucson Plug-in Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)

35mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

35 city35 hwy~$1,250/yr9/10 Clean

Tucson FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city33 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Tucson AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

24 city30 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Hyundai Tucson

35States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 34 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

2,86410%

FLFlorida

2,5629%

PAPennsylvania

1,9097%

CACalifornia

1,7326%

GAGeorgia

1,4965%

DEDelaware

1,2124%

NYNew York

1,0904%

ILIllinois

9393%

OHOhio

8913%

NCNorth Carolina

8683%

MOMissouri

8303%

MDMaryland

7763%

DCWashington DC

7633%

NJNew Jersey

7163%

AZArizona

7072%

WAWashington

6642%

COColorado

6262%

NHNew Hampshire

6062%

MNMinnesota

6032%

RIRhode Island

5652%

TN527

OK496

OR494

IN476

MA418

AL408

CT382

WI371

UT354

MI280

NV232

VA224

NE181

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson a good car to buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 4 recalls on record. There are 4 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is forward collision avoidance, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA shows 4 recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson delivers 26–38 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, based on 222 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.