2025 Hyundai Tucson VIN Check, Recalls & Reliability
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has good reliability. There are 6 recalls and 251 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Severity signals include 20 crash-related complaints and 2 fire-related complaints. The most commonly reported problem areas are: Forward Collision Avoidance (72), Electrical System (67), Unknown Or Other (40).
Tucson reliability snapshot
Data sourced from Auto Reliability Index, aggregating NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and RepairPal repair-cost records.
Most-reported 2025 Hyundai Tucson issues
Owner-reported problem categories from NHTSA complaint filings. Counts reflect complaints per category for the most-recent model year on file.
- Forward Collision Avoidance72
- Electrical System67
- Unknown Or Other40
- Vehicle Speed Control19
- Power Train13
- Service Brakes7
Pre-purchase inspection checklist for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
Hands-on checks distilled from real NHTSA complaint patterns and recall histories. Bring this list to a test drive or mechanic inspection.
- Test infotainment system for screen flickering or going blank
- Check for any transmission warning lights or error messages
- Test forward collision avoidance system for false activations
- Inspect for any signs of sunroof damage or previous repairs
- Verify operation of adaptive cruise control with sunglasses
- Ensure all dashboard displays function correctly at startup
- Check for any unusual noises or vibrations from the powertrain
2025 Tucson recalls (5)
Every NHTSA safety recall logged against the 2025 Tucson. A VIN check confirms whether any recall remains unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA 26V047000Jan 27, 2026
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 may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
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 March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
- AIR BAGSNHTSA 25V809000Nov 21, 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.
Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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 this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGNHTSA 25V549000Aug 26, 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
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 SYSTEMNHTSA 24V877000Nov 20, 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
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 is 273.
- EQUIPMENTNHTSA 24V691000Sep 13, 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."
Consequence: 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.
Remedy
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.
2025 Hyundai Tucson on the road
234,230 2025 Hyundai Tucson units were sold new in the US — a key signal for the size of today's used-market inventory.
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Reliability verdict for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
With an 80/100 score against an 82/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson lands just below the class norm. That points to generally solid reliability, but not a standout result, with a slightly higher likelihood of ownership friction than the typical competitor.
Issues are not evenly spread. Complaints cluster most heavily around forward collision avoidance and the electrical system, while other areas show smaller shares and a notable portion falls into unknown or other. That pattern suggests the reliability picture is shaped more by a few dominant systems than by broad, vehicle-wide weakness. Recall activity is elevated, adding to overall uncertainty even if it doesn’t define day-to-day dependability on its own.
Overall risk level: moderate, slightly higher than the segment average.
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2025 Hyundai Tucson — Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
With an 80/100 score against an 82/100 segment average, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson lands just below the class norm. That points to generally solid reliability, but not a standout result, with a slightly higher likelihood of ownership friction than the typical competitor.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?
5 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. A VIN check confirms whether any remain unrepaired on a specific vehicle.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems?
The most-reported 2025 Hyundai Tucson problem areas are: Forward Collision Avoidance (72), Electrical System (67), Unknown Or Other (40).
Should I run a VIN check on a 2025 Hyundai Tucson?
Yes. A VIN report verifies title brands, odometer history, accident records, and recall completion on a specific 2025 Hyundai Tucson, complementing the model-year reliability data on this page.