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The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 408 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 7 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Forward Collision Avoidance, accounting for 110 reports (27% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 38 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 77 MPGe (35 MPG on gasoline) with up to 32 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 408 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 7 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Forward Collision Avoidance (110 / 27%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 36 crash / 2 fire / 22 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 26–38 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Tucson Hybrid Blue Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 38 MPG 38 MPG 38 MPG — $1,600 / yr
Tucson Hybrid Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 35 MPG 35 MPG 35 MPG — $1,750 / yr
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 80 MPGe (35 MPG) 73 MPGe (35 MPG) 77 MPGe (35 MPG) 32 mi EV (420 mi total) $1,750 / yr
Tucson FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Tucson AWD 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 30 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2025 Hyundai Tucson provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 32 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.9%
SUV AWD 17.4%
Hybrid SUV AWD 17.4%
Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2025 Hyundai Tucson models.
View complete 2025 Hyundai Tucson crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Summary of 408 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
408
Crash Reports
36
Fire Reports
2
Complaints w/ Injury
22
Total Injuries
24

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Forward Collision Avoidance 110 complaints (17 crashes)
Electrical System 45 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 26 complaints (3 crashes)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 10 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems & component breakdown (92 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V400000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V316000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
NHTSA Campaign #26V047000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
View all 2025 Hyundai Tucson recalls & campaign history (7 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 7 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA records list 408 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Forward Collision Avoidance, appearing in 110 filings (27% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Hyundai Tucson earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 3 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson range from 26 to 38 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.