2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID

3 recalls, 245 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 Identificatio... Read more

96,310 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 bec... Read more

423,062 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display... Read more

Consequence

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs... Read more

41,651 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Complaint Statistics

245 total complaints 5 crashes 4 fires 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	39
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	37
POWER TRAIN	25
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	24
SERVICE BRAKES	14
STEERING	11
STRUCTURE:BODY	9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL	6
VISIBILITY/WIPER	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5

Incident date: Sep 3, 2026

All four factory Nexen tires on my brand new 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have shown rapid and uneven wear between 5,000 and 11,000 miles. The vehicle feels unstable, with alignment-like behavior. A Nexen preferred dealer suggested a possible tire defect. Hyundai Consumer Affairs and the dealership ha... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2026

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the contact stated that the failure occurred. The contact stated that the instrument panel flickered and went blank and repeatedly turned on and off. No warning light... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V400000 (Electrical System) and 26V316000 (Forward Collision Avoidance); however, approximately 15 minutes after the software updates were completed, the lane keep assist failed inte... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

The parking cameras on this vehicle have been intermittently failing for almost a year, most frequently when reversing the vehicle, but also when parking in a garage (forward camera). This puts me and any cars and pedestrians around me at risk every time it fails when I am attempting to reverse out ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2025

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

Cluster information panel failed after software update was already completed. Update completed at approximately 8500 miles, failure happened at just under 15,000 miles. Currently in the shop having entire cluster panel replaced.

Incident date: Mar 31, 2026

While driving, the infotainment screen (to the right of the driver) begins to flicker. Often if turns completely black and reboots. On at least one occasion, it did not come back on at all for the remainder of the trip. The flickering movement is extremely distracting. The loss of navigation is o... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the lane assist suddenly steered the vehicle to the right while the road was curving to the left. The contact manually steered the vehicle to avoid a crash. The contact le... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2026

Previously reported issues to dealership about issues with instrument cluster going black and had it brought in for recalled software updates. Received paperwork stating completion of Campaign 302 and 304 on July 18th, 2026. While driving on the interstate on August 13, 2026 I had the cruise control... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 13, 2026

Crash

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system independently activated, and the vehicle came to a hard stop. The contact was pushed forward very hard. The contact stated that the event was frightening. The... Read more

Incident date: Aug 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 22 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle in front of the contact stopped suddenly, causing the vehicle to stop suddenly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Cam... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

When driving at lower speeds the car jerks/misses. A local Ford dealership confirmed it's the torque converter. Even purchased a warranty that is suppose to cover the issue and even they are being difficult about wanting to fix it!

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

2027 Audi SQ6 e-tron VIN [XXX], [XXX], XXX delivery, 2,609 miles. CONCERN 1 CHARGING: AC Level 2 failed from delivery. GFF 202629856: P2DCE11 (CP Switch B short — J1245), B3A1E63 (JX6 ground fault), P0D9104 (J1246 coupler lock Active/Static — caused dealer CCS lockup). TAC RN-1659178 authorized ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

The engine mounts on my BMW X3 have failed. It is a known national issue with the car, it can be exacerbated by the star/stop feature. There are no warnings or recalls and the repair is several thousand dollara.

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

I bought my f150 a year ago. now I’m experiencing timing issues, Vvt solenoid failure (all four) . Loss of power, limp mode, failure to shift etc … I’ve had several mechanics look at it .

Incident date: Aug 3, 2026

I bought my f150 a year ago. now I’m experiencing timing issues, Vvt solenoid failure (all four) . Loss of power, limp mode, failure to shift etc … I’ve had several mechanics look at it .

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

I bought this car in 12/2025. After putting approximately 60 miles on the car, the onboard computer would not save the inputted data. Took back to dealership and update performed. Upon returning the car for this work, the adaptive cruise control would shut itself off on the way to the dealer. They c... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2026

The vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic 48V mild-hybrid electrical power supply breakdown and complete system failure while traveling at highway speeds during a cross-country move. The sudden failure forced an emergency lane change into an isolation zone just off the highway. The sudden failure ... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 28, 2026

Good afternoon, my 2016 Jeep Cherokee is currently at the Local Jeep Dealer in Savannah, Georgia. I have been informed by the dealership that my Power Transfer Unit has failed and has to be replaced. I went to your website and this is an ACTIVE CAMPAIGN for this issue, it is #23V302000. This is a ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping and shifted hard. Additionally, while on an incline, the vehicle failed to get up to speed. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V66800... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2026

The contact owns a 2011 Infiniti QX56. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V455000 (Equipment); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact was unable to rent the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufactu... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

This issue began after I brought unrepaired recall concerns to the dealership’s General Manager and was told I would need to sign an NDA and failed to provide the recall part numbers as agreed. When I received my vehicle back, I immediately noticed physical changes to my instrument panel. I then r... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

Internal starter failure.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Incident date: Jul 27, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Grand Design Recreational Solitude RV. The contact stated that there was a leak coming from the underbelly of the RV. A mobile technician from the local dealer inspected the vehicle and determined that it was due to a manufacturing issue. The black seal installed by the manuf... Read more

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

SRS - Airbag LF Side Impact: B0020-13 Error 2,000.00 to replace faulty air bag

Incident date: Jul 22, 2026

I AM GETTING A PARASITIC ELECTRICAL DRAW OF 12% OVERNIGHT. ON A NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY. I HAVE CHECKED LIGHTING AND ALLSTATE MILEWISE MONITOR AND NEITHER APPEAR TO BE THE SOURCE. IS THERE A COMMON ISSUE ON A 2011 ES350?

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Transmission failure at 104,000 miles.

Incident date: Jul 13, 2026

The contact owns a 2023 Kia Sportage. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the engine seized. The hybrid engine message was displayed. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and parked. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle started. The con... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2026

I own a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E350. The front glass roof panel located directly above the windshield developed a large crack while the vehicle was parked. The crack extends nearly the full length of the panel and includes areas where the glass has separated along the fracture. I am not aware of any col... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

My 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe has been subject to four safety recalls in the ten months I have owned it, three involving vehicle fire risk: 56C/25V-527 (TPMS, completed), 68C/25V-741 (high-voltage battery cell separator damage/fire risk, completed), 78C/25V-766 (casting sand contamination of the engine)... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2026

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The back up camera recall has been open since 10/2025 . I was backing up using the camera than it just went blank

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Transmission downshifted rapidly. Wrench came on and then the transmission quit.

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The main infotainment screen provides the critical safety rear view display screen for the rear view camera. This is a legally required function for this vehicle, a 2027 Chevrolet Bolt RS. The failure of the screen means that a clear view towards the back of the vehicle is unavailable. Reversing wit... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

On many occasions in the year we have owned our Tesla Model Y, we have experienced sudden, unexplained braking while using the Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) feature. We have experienced several near-misses of cars or semi tractor trailers rear-ending us. These incidents were avoided by quick r... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster flickered, the infotainment screen was inoperative, the vehicle shuddered, and then stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Trax. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the messages “Service Stabili-track” and “Steering Assist Reduced” were displayed. The vehicle was difficult to control while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and d... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Driving the vehicle down the highway at approximately 65 miles per hour, the check engine light came on and the engine went into limp mode, slowing immediately. Upon getting the vehicle to the left shoulder on a busy highway, the vehicle displayed "engine overheating", "battery low", and 0% oil lif... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

Instrument panel cluster has malfunctioned. Spedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel guage, oil temperature, tire pressuer, and several other dashboard displays both analog and digital are not functional. The instruments on the dashboard have gone blank and do not provide a reading when the car is pow... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2026

I am writing to formally document a series of unresolved mechanical issues with my vehicle, culminating in a complete transmission failure, and to request assistance in resolving this matter. The timeline of events is detailed below: *Winter 2024: I first noticed a persistent buzzing sound originat... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

While coming down McClure pass in Colorado my brakes failed. The the car went to engine power reduced mode. After getting the car to an independent mechanic I was told that the vacuum pump failed and exploded the parts into the camshaft. After 2 days of repairs I was finally able to get my car back ... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

Engine only stalls out when stopped on roadway while driving. Vehicle also does not start up after it has been driven and is parked. It takes 10 minutes or longer to get the vehicle to start again. Check engine light comes on every time when these two situations happen, which it happens periodica... Read more

Incident date: May 30, 2026

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD

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%

Safety Technology

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

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (AM-S6) (All-Wheel Drive)	35.0	35.0	35.0	Regular	$1,750

CO2 Emissions: 253.0 g/mile (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID across all model years (2025, 2026).

7 Total Recalls

605 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

24 Reported Crashes

6 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	4	36	View
2025 (current)	3	245
2024	0	73	View
2023	0	54	View
2022	0	197	View

Other HYUNDAI Models

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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2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID

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