2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	26
POWER TRAIN	20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	17
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	8
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	8
STEERING	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	7
SERVICE BRAKES	7

Incident date: Apr 9, 2026

Navigation screen flickers and goes black and then reboots and comes back on while driving. Extremely distracting and dangerous. Dealer kept car for ten days and replaced the screen but problem persists. Happens almost every time I drive. Might be triggered by uneven road surface but difficult to te... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

I was going northbound on highway 77 in Bloomington, MN, switching lanes to get on an exit ramp to westbound 494. Another vehicle in front of me was also changing lanes but I had slowed down so we can switch lanes appropriately as we were both going at decent speeds and as I was braking and this car... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2026

I was going northbound on highway 77 in Bloomington, MN, switching lanes to get on an exit ramp to westbound 494. Another vehicle in front of me was also changing lanes but I had slowed down so we can switch lanes appropriately as we were both going at decent speeds and as I was braking and this car... Read more

Incident date: Mar 25, 2026

The rearview camera system on my vehicle intermittently and unpredictably malfunctions when shifted into reverse. Instead of displaying the live rear camera feed, the infotainment screen abruptly turns entirely green or blue, completely obscuring the rearward view. Component that failed: The rearvi... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

This is an ongoing issue. The panel lights and indicators associated with climate control setting module (in front of/below) the dash are very dim. In normal to bright daylight it can be impossible to see. As a result drivers have to take their eyes off the road and bend down a little to see what t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

This is an ongoing issue. The panel lights and indicators associated with climate control setting module (in front of/below) the dash are very dim. In normal to bright daylight it can be impossible to see. As a result drivers have to take their eyes off the road and bend down a little to see what t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2025

This is an ongoing issue. The panel lights and indicators associated with climate control setting module (in front of/below) the dash are very dim. In normal to bright daylight it can be impossible to see. As a result drivers have to take their eyes off the road and bend down a little to see what t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tuscon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle had erroneously stopped in the middle of the road. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred at highway speeds and while driving in a residential neighborhood. The contact indicated ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

The vehicle randomly brakes when there isn’t anything around me. It initiates the emergency braking at 100% and I’ve nearly been rear ended because of this two times

Incident date: Dec 2, 2025

On [XXX], my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid displayed a red dashboard alert instructing me to “stop vehicle and check brake system.” The vehicle experienced brake system warnings and a loss of power steering, requiring me to pull over. I immediately contacted Hyundai through the Bluelink system, and... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2025

On [XXX], my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid displayed a red dashboard alert instructing me to “stop vehicle and check brake system.” The vehicle experienced brake system warnings and a loss of power steering, requiring me to pull over. I immediately contacted Hyundai through the Bluelink system, and... Read more

Incident date: Dec 2, 2025

Passenger side airbag did not deploy. Emergency auto brake did not seem to work. The passenger side of the vehicle was struck by other car at high speed and sustained significant damage

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the jerking was slow and heavy. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle jerked hard and then stalled. There were no warnin... Read more

Incident date: May 14, 2025

The trim pieces on the outside of the doors are not properly on and are flapping.

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

Vehicle propulsion system failed, as a result vehicle rolled down an inclined driveway in to the street and was stuck in the middle on the street in traffic. Vehicle had started normally, was able to shift into Drive, no obvious warning lights or error messages displayed. Vehicle would shift into D... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

REAR-VIEW CAMERA DISPLAY - I recently learned of Safety Recall Notice 25S89 / NHTSA Recall 25V572. My 2016 Ford Taurus has been exhibiting the same camera issue display as described in recall notice number provided. It's been doing this for at least 5 or more years. However, when reviewing the ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2025

Vehicle propulsion system failed, as a result vehicle rolled down an inclined driveway in to the street and was stuck in the middle on the street in traffic. Vehicle had started normally, was able to shift into Drive, no obvious warning lights or error messages displayed. Vehicle would shift into D... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

The Driver Attention Warning alarms every few minutes in highway driving. The loud ringing bell and the dashboard display are very distracting and a hazard in their own right.

Incident date: Sep 18, 2025

On May 5th 2025 I had a routine oil change tie rotation on my 2019 f150, 77,000 miles. There was no visible signs of transmission fluid leak or transmission issues. The week of May 15th 2025 i started experiencing hard shifting random downshifting without notice.So I immediately contacted crossroad... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

•The instrument cluster in front of the driver seat went all black. Wouldn't show lane assistance icon, rpms, speedometer, turn signals, warning lights, adaptive speed control. It would show when I clicked the auto stop on/off button if the auto start was turned on or off. Currently is still inst... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2025

My vehicle went from driving perfectly to startling and not going pass 45 in a matter of two days. I was getting all maintenance done at dealer always on time had just service it. When all of a sudden it started making a jerking/ skipping feel as if I was accelerating too hard. Took it to get check... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2025

The transmission down shifts in critical situations unexpectedly nearly causing wrecks.

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

I have the same complaint as the other 2019 leaf owners. It's been over a years since I was told a recall was in effect for the car I haven't been able to drive it any significant distance because I can't use a fast charger. Additionally, the rear camera that had been recalled and supposedly fixed i... Read more

Incident date: Aug 30, 2025

Camera system that allows hands free driving, lane departure warning, collision warning and adaptive cruise control fails and all system offline. Extremely widespread on the 2021 models. Looks to be a cable route to the camera that was installed incorrectly. Went to dealership, they said they see... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2025

Camera system that allows hands free driving, lane departure warning, collision warning and adaptive cruise control fails and all system offline. Extremely widespread on the 2021 models. Looks to be a cable route to the camera that was installed incorrectly. Went to dealership, they said they see... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2025

The Forward Attention Monitor (or Driver Attention Monitor/Warning...or something similarly named) that monitors the driver's eyes to insure he/she is looking forward at all times) is overly sensitive and shuts off the adaptive cruise control and lane keeping systems. While it does this, there is a ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2025

While driving, the digital cluster (unit that displays speed, fuel etc) goes blank many times and this is a major safety issues as critical info is unavailable and also very distracting while driving as the unit flickers and reboots during driving. Here are a few videos of the issue: [XXX] I took... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

While driving my Chevy Volt lost power as it disconnected from a full charged battery to gas as the check engine light lit on. The car would then hesitate after stopping at a light/stop sign, losing and regaining power as it gained momentum (which was very dangerous), and would no longer charge. T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

On July 5th 2025 round 5:15 pm EST, while driving in the center lane of the highway at approximately 73 mph, the check engine light and multiple amber warning lights suddenly turned on. This occurred at just 1,920 miles on a brand-new vehicle. At the time of the incident, the vehicle stopped respond... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2025

My 2025 Tucson hybrid violently stopped in mid traffic while leaving the intersection once the signal turned green to proceed. I accelerated getting to speed limit then it abruptly stopped, violently throwing contents from back seat to the forward cabin. Both, myself the driver and my passenger were... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

RDU (Rear Drive Unit) is beginning to I think fail and I have read on other forums with other people saying there’s failed and can be a safety risk. They are put at risk if the RDU fails while driving resulting in an accident. I haven’t gone to the dealership yet or let anyone else know. I thoug... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

My vehicle was purchased new and has less than 5100 miles on it. The screen and heads-up display randomly begin to glitch and then simply go dark. I can't see my speed, fuel or charge levels or any important data while driving. This has happened multiple times already. My vehicle is a 2025 model... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and drove forward about the length of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The contact and the occupants were stranded f... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Kia Sedona. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and drove forward about the length of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The contact and the occupants were stranded f... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

I went to test drive this car on Saturday 9/27, and noticed that the rear view mirror--the actual mirror, not the video screen inside it--was vibrating/shaking immensely as I drove it. I told them I'd buy the car, but they have to fix the mirror. Tuesday 9/30 I bought the car, with the assurance t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

I want to add an update to my previous report # 11690629. I think it would be helpful to provide what the Max Speed should be based on my input. So, I will just resubmit the previous report with some additional information. On December 31, 2024, I purchased a new Tesla Model 3 Long Range with Ful... Read more

Incident date: Sep 4, 2025

UNKNOWN

Incident date: Sep 21, 2025

This problem has happened sporadically since the first instance described below. I was driving in the left lane at 65mph on the highway during a bend in the road. The steering when extremely stiff, which is extremely alarming on the highway. The car chimed and produced the messages, "check power ste... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2025

Several warning lights on the dashboard illuminated: powersteering warning, ABS system warning, VSA warning. We had to pay almost $300 for dealer diagnostics which advised our ABS VSA module must be replaced, reprogrammed and brake fluid bleed otherwise our ABS brake system would fail. There are h... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

The backup camera is not working and theres a glitch on the screen when on reverse gear. In addition the adaptive cruise control is not working 8-9 out of ten times.

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

I purchased this vehicle is certified preowned Cadillac and during the warranty time I had a transmission issue that was causing the transmission to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and at highway speeds, it would start jerking nonstop. I took it to the dealer and as per a service bulletin, t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2025

I purchased this vehicle is certified preowned Cadillac and during the warranty time I had a transmission issue that was causing the transmission to jerk when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and at highway speeds, it would start jerking nonstop. I took it to the dealer and as per a service bulletin, t... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

While car is in reverse the rear view camera cuts in and out more than 75 %of time while. This has resulted in several near miss collisions while backing up. But when I checked my vin it was included in the current recall for the same issue and concern.

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

While car is in reverse the rear view camera cuts in and out more than 75 %of time while. This has resulted in several near miss collisions while backing up. But when I checked my vin it was included in the current recall for the same issue and concern.

Incident date: Jul 25, 2025

Transmission slips and transmission fault error alerts while driving. VIN # doesn’t come up when searching the NHTSA recall # 22S43 involving the faulty shift cable bushing effecting Ford Escapes 2013-2019. While my car isn’t listed on the recall it seems I’m having the same issues.

Incident date: Sep 6, 2025

I have had two incidents with this vehicle (that I have owned for less than 90 days) that have raised safety concerns. Both involved the loss of all information on the "instrument panel" AKA dashboard. In the first (August 18, 2025), all of the warning lights came on, then the screen went dark - t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2025

UNKNOWN. I THINK THE ABS MODULE LIGHT APPEARED INSTANTLY ON THE DASHBOARD. IT'S THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT AREN'T WORKING. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHEN I SAW A BRAKE LIGHT COME UP ON MY DASHBOARD WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE BUT I HAD NONE AND THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AN... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2025

UNKNOWN. I THINK THE ABS MODULE LIGHT APPEARED INSTANTLY ON THE DASHBOARD. IT'S THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT AREN'T WORKING. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHEN I SAW A BRAKE LIGHT COME UP ON MY DASHBOARD WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE BUT I HAD NONE AND THE BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 29, 2025

A message stating forward collision assist is unavailable. The adaptive cruise control does not see the vehicle in front of you. The vehicle randomly emergency brakes. And a four Mile drive it would emergency brake three times. Dealer stated it was fixed. I return to the vehicle an hour later sta... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

Going approximately 55 Miles an hour on the freeway and my car starts profusely shaking. I pulled to the side of the highway tow truck comes up behind me. Ann, my cylinder 4 was noted to be misfiring. I had it towed to Midas and that is where it was determined that engine coolant leaked into my cyli... Read more

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash — Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	17.4%

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	5	View
2025 (current)	2	172
2024	0	58	View
2023	0	49	View
2022	0	181	View

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
TUCSON	95	8,074	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
ACCENT	64	2,745	View

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