2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON
What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.
This is complaint data, not a random sample.
It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.
Component ranking
- #1
adas collision warning
109 unsafe, 2 annoyance
111incidentsCommonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 4,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while reversing, the vehicle reversed 6-inches, and the Forward Collision Avoidance system erroneously engaged because there were two bikes mounted on the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated t…"~500 mi, complaint #2219286
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the imminent crash braking failed to function as intended. The first time that the failure occurred, the contact's wife was driving in the rain, and a…"~1,000 mi, complaint #2170044
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down, the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking system activated, bringing the vehicle to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. The…"~1,200 mi, complaint #2095439
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated for approximately 30-seconds to 4-minutes. Additionally, while driving in the daytime, the message “H…"~3,940 mi, complaint #2179671
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. While the contact’s son was driving approximately 55 MPH on a three-lane highway, the brakes locked up. While attempting to move the vehicle to the shoulder, the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck the guardrai…"~19,081 mi, complaint #2221866
- #2
instrument cluster
26 unsafe, 4 annoyance
30incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)
- "The contact purchased a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after purchasing the vehicle. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 77. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title…"~4,000 mi, complaint #2135286
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument cluster went black; however, the radio was still playing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermitte…"~5,000 mi, complaint #2114606
- #3
infotainment head unit
8 unsafe, 4 annoyance
12incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "In the middle of the screen, a notification to consider taking a break pops up and is very distracting and annoying even during normal driving condition. This feature makes the car less safe because it creates a distraction, especially on long road trips. The…"complaint #2075060
- "I leased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tucson on March 15, 2025, with fewer than 10 miles on the odometer. Shortly after driving an additional 10 miles, the vehicle’s screen malfunctioned, displaying burn-in and becoming non-functional. This issue significantly aff…"complaint #2084862
- "The message “Consider taking a coffee break” will pop up just 15 minutes into a trip. This message beeps prior to flashing on the screen which causes us to take our eyes off the road to determine what is beeping and continues to “alert” us often during our tra…"complaint #2120703
- "In October 2025, the center display screen in my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid began shutting off repeatedly while the vehicle was in motion. The screen controls essential functions including speed information, navigation, backup camera, safety alerts, and hybrid…"complaint #2152702
- "-The center display screen system failed. The screen intermittently glitches, strobes, freezes or goes completely black while the vehicle is in operation. This screen controls GPS/Navigation, backup camera display, vehicle settings and warning alerts. The vehi…"complaint #2158530
- #4
adas lane keeping
9 unsafe, 1 annoyance
10incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The “consider taking a break” message flashes and dings which startles and distracts me and is not safe while I’m driving. It does this even when I am driving safe. "complaint #2053381
- "This vehicle has a notification "Consider taking a break." It activates every 20-30 minutes, even though I am a safe driver. It is distraction to driving, whith is less safe than the warning itself. I would like for you to contact Hyundai to find a way to dis…"complaint #2082741
- "The Driver Attention Warning system goes off very often - every 10-15 minutes. The warning is startling and makes one take their eyes off the road to ascertain the cause of the warning. There is no voice message - just a series of beeps. According to the deale…"complaint #2090668
- "2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL Convenience The car is equipped with FAW Forward Attention Warning System which is supposed to give a warning if the driver's focus is diverted from looking at the road. The problem is that while driving in what Hyundai calls HDA (Hig…"complaint #2127057
- "In my 2024 Tuscon, Hyundai has connected their cruise control to their driver assistance function. This system includes a camera on the steering column that watches the drivers eyes. If for any reason, they cannot see your eyes they will shutdown cruise cont…"complaint #2137995
- #5
control module
8 unsafe, 1 annoyance
9incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Dashboard screen display shut off while driving. Did not feel safe. local HYUNDAI dealer has confirmed problem. Unsure if vehicle has been inspected by manufacturer, has been at the local HYUNDAI for service for one week. There where no warnings messages prior…"complaint #2039466
- "Was driving at night and my lights went off and the radio turned off and right back on a second later. It’s like the system rebooted. Drove fine. "complaint #2090107
- "Subject: Ongoing Electrical and Safety Issues with 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited Complaint Description: I am reporting a recurring and serious safety issue with my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited. I am the original owner and purchased the vehicle brand new, directl…"complaint #2112027
- "My entire dashboard goes black and I lose all directions and functions in car. It happens when driving often. Additionally after taking to dealership, it's getting worse. Now warning lights come on and stay on such as master warning lights, batteries, power st…"complaint #2120246
- "I was driving the vehicle at 30 MPH when the power to the instrument cluster, infotainment center and headlights went out for approximately 1-2 seconds before recovering. Engine maintained power and acceleration during this period. During blackout I was unab…"complaint #2129216
- #6
brake hydraulics
7 unsafe
7incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "I was traveling on [XXX] in Nashville. There was a motorcycle speed trap on the right shoulder so I moved over to the left. The car in front of me also moved to the left and my car slammed on the brakes and came to a complete stop on the highway. I was badly…"complaint #2139707
- "Approximate date 10/7/2025. Driving 20mph clear daylight sunny conditions in right lane,another vehicle in left lane put on right blinker to merge in front of me into my lane. The merging vehicle was 3 car lengths ahead and had plenty of space to merge. Mergi…"complaint #2157510
- "I was travelling East in the left kane on the southern state parkway in Long Island, NY. The car in fron of me stopped short. I had plenty of time to slow down, then my car brakes locked up and I was almost rearended. Fortunately the driver behind me was alert…"complaint #2159679
- "My vehicle has an ongoing safety‑critical defect involving the braking system, powertrain, and ADAS logic. I have not driven the vehicle since 04/27/2026; all diagnostic trouble codes were recorded while the vehicle was in the dealership’s possession. On 05/05…"complaint #2210956
- "I was intending to make a left hand turn out of a dinner parking lot. As I approached the exit, I saw that a car was about to drive past me preventing me from making that turn, so I put my foot on the brake pedal to stop my car and let the vehicle safely pass…"complaint #2225696
- #7
horn
4 unsafe, 1 broken, 2 annoyance
7incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable. While another driver was reversing, the contact attempted to use the horn to alert the driver, but the horn failed to operate as intended. There were no warning lights ill…"~8,400 mi, complaint #2176190
- #8
other
4 unsafe, 3 annoyance
7incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while exiting the vehicle, he opened the front driver's door and scraped his leg on the edge of the door. The contact stated that shortly after, he and his wife noticed a significant amount of blo…"~13,000 mi, complaint #2149393
- #9
lighting exterior
4 unsafe, 2 annoyance
6incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Drives side headlight has a dark spot on low beam that is in the drivers field of vision. This causes the driver not to be able to see clearly. A certain portion of the drivers field of view is blocked out. Please see the picture below. Took it to the dealer…"complaint #2049044
- "On 08/31/2025, I was involved in an accident while driving my 2025 Hyundai Tucson. While attempting to change lanes at highway speed, the driver behind me failed to see my turn signal and collided with my vehicle. I believe the cause was the unusually low plac…"complaint #2125898
- "The rear brake lights and turn signals on my 2025 Hyundai Tucson are not visible to following drivers due to their low placement and design. Multiple drivers have nearly rear-ended us because they could not see when I was braking or signaling. The lights funct…"complaint #2132950
- "I purchased the 2025 Hyundai Tuscon Limited in October this year. My conern is the headlights. When driving at night using the normal headlights, on the road on the left side shining there appears to be a black spot ahead of me. I've had asked front seat pass…"complaint #2153804
- "driver’s side of the vehicle that the headlight does not cover the entire road but has an angle and is a safety issue."complaint #2200590
- #10
wiring harness
6 unsafe
6incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "1. 2 Sundays ago the car just slowed to almost a stop while driving. The radio turned off and the lights on dash came on. Took to service next morning and of course they couldnt duplicate problem. 2. Last week, the radio blacked out. "complaint #2114199
- "On two occasions, the dash lights kept blacking out, along with the Heads Up Display. On my way to the dealer for a maintenance appointment, all of the emergency lights came on and would not go away. After parking at the dealer service center, I told my servi…"complaint #2117496
- "Vehicle: 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL Approximate Date of Incident: [XXX] Description of Problem: While driving at normal speed, the dashboard display and exterior lights suddenly turned off, then reset. The speedometer and warning lights disappeared, then reappea…"complaint #2118053
- "Issue Type: Intermittent Electronic System Failure / Critical Safety Hazard Description of Incident: A severe safety-related incident occurred while driving at night on 12/29/2025, at approximately 5:48 pm. Under fully dark winter conditions in MA, while the v…"complaint #2162897
- "The HUD and dashboard on 2025 Hyundai tucson hybrid restart intermittently during driving, often during temperature change (e.g. from an indoor parking lot to outside) or on bumpy roads. Sometimes the HUD and the dashboard black out for a while during driving,…"complaint #2182374
- #11
engine stall or no start
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "The contact rented a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the vehicle would stop and would restart independently while driving. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the vehicle failed to respond on several occasions while the gear shift…"~24,292 mi, complaint #2171561
- #12
glass and windshield
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "We purchased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tucson from Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale on October 26, 2024. We brought the car home and while it was parked facing the afternoon sun, we noticed that the entire windshield was speckled with thousands or more spots…"complaint #2043081
- "On January 25, I was driving on the freeway and my moonroof front panel exploded. It was a loud bang, and completely unexpected. This could have caused an accident. After the glass exploded, I pulled over only to realize the glass had hit another cars windshie…"complaint #2173414
- "On 4/14/26, the glass area between the sunroof and directly above the front windshield, cracked and subsequently shattered. There was no impact and currently there is no damage to the sunroof or windshield. Upon checking online to figure out what this area i…"complaint #2197971
- "Vehicle is 2025 Hyundai Tuscon purchased 12/31/2025. On April 18th, as I was backing into my garage i noticed that I could not see through the right side end window. On closer look I noticed that the glass was shattered without any spots of particle hit or poi…"complaint #2204907
- "We have had two starburst cracks from very small rocks hitting our windshield on the highway and chips from tiny hail. I have never had a car with such a fragile windshield before. We are constantly worried that it would break easily while driving if something…"complaint #2224819
- #13
software or update
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "There is a "consider taking a break" warning that pops up pretty often on this car. When I am doing normal driving. It is a MAJOR distraction and creates an unsafe situation. There is no way to turn off this feature"complaint #2141538
- "The "Consider Taking a Break" indicator illuminates erratically. We can drive it for 200 miles and it won't come on or we can drive it for 13 miles and it comes on 9 times. We've had the vehicle in the dealership for inspection (3) times. The dealership could…"complaint #2142555
- ""Consider Taking a Break" warning comes on every 3-5 minutes after the car has been driving for an hour or so. Even after stopping, taking a break, and switching drivers, the warning comes on repeatedly. This is not a safety feature - it is a SAFETY HAZARD.…"complaint #2198787
- "Good morning the problems I am having with my 2025 are very discouraging. Started October of 2025, my tire light illuminated stated the tires were low when they are all at correct specs when using an air guage to check. November of 2025 while driving at night…"complaint #2221777
- "I have had nothing but trouble with software issues since the very first recall (software related) on my vehicle, just a few months after I purchased it. I have had a very difficult time having Hyundai address these issues, and recently opened my third case w…"complaint #2225797
- #14
transmission automatic
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 24 MPH, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. After releasing the accelerator pedal and slowing down, the shuddering ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the Auto S…"~15,000 mi, complaint #2131581
- #15
unintended acceleration
5 unsafe
5incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed attempting to park in front of a building, the brake pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle…"~4,500 mi, complaint #2176755
- #16
acceleration loss or hesitation
4 unsafe
4incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Car would not go over 25 MPH.Had to pull to side of the road.I had to turn the car off and on then it ran normal."complaint #2125115
- "First incident was July 2025 . Car had 1300 miles. Would not accelerate over 25 miles an hour. Made an appointment with Route 60 Hyundai in Vero Bch, Fl. They could not find anything wrong. (invoice # [XXX]) Second time [XXX]. 3009 miles on the speedometer. T…"complaint #2136457
- "I was 15 minutes into my commute home on route 9 in Massachusetts when I stopped at a red light. When I took my foot off the brake and stepped on the gas the car would not accelerate more than 5 miles an hour. I was stuck in the intersection for about 10 minut…"complaint #2147014
- "Doesn't slow down properly when I step off from gas pedal and try to stop at traffic light/stop signs and before making turns. It barely reduces average 2 mph for whole block. Lets say when I step off from the gas pedal at 25 mph, the car reduce the speed to a…"complaint #2210284
- #17
engine internal
3 unsafe
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The following problems began 5 months ago, 8 months after purchase with about 4770 mileage and current mileage of about 7623: Multiple occurrences of Check Engine light coming on, sometimes setting DTC code, but often not setting code. Multiple occurrences of…"complaint #2137539
- "The engine dipstick plastic bottom presents an issue to remove dipstick. Dipstick must be wiggled or twisted as it is pulled up without force for removal. The engine head and block holes are not in perfect alignment. The concern is if the dipstick is remove…"complaint #2143755
- "This vehicle has had numerous problems since I leased it. To summarize, at times the vehicle randomly shifts out of the ECO mode, usually into the SNOW mode. The engine has also raced, hesitated, bucked, rattled and vibrated when trying to change gears. Som…"complaint #2160179
- #18
power windows and locks
2 unsafe, 1 annoyance
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "There was an accident involving this vehicle where another vehicle pulled out in front causing a collision. There was damage only to the front of the vehicle which caused several malfunctions. Prior to the impact the break assist did not operate which may have…"complaint #2165563
- "Rear Door automatically opens randomly. This feature is configured to be disabled through the onboard settings."complaint #2169006
- "The rear door locks and trunk lid do not always unlock. This creates a safety concern for rear passengers because they cannot easily exit the car because door won't unlock. The dealership says issue is intermittent yet it's still happening."complaint #2226641
- #19
seatbelt and pretensioner
1 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance
3incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The driver's side rear passenger seat belt doesn't latch."complaint #2138885
- "NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Report I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving the rear seatbelt in my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited. The vehicle currently has approximately 6,000 miles, and this issue has created an extremely…"complaint #2173205
- "The rear seat belt is stuck. The vehicle was only 3 months old when it was noticed. Originally, I thought the constant beeping about the rear seat belts was due to this error, but it is 2 separate issues. "complaint #2209459
- #20
airbag system
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)
- "The contact leased a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another driver cut her off while in an intersection which activated the emergency brake system. As a result, the contact was hit from behind by another vehicle. The air…"~15,960 mi, complaint #2203032
- #21
battery and charging
1 stranded, 1 annoyance
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Twice car is completely dead for 3 weeks car is at the dealership "complaint #2042758
- "Battery issue does not resolved, had to jump-start the vehicle twice, leading to significant inconvenience as I drove nearly an hour each way to the dealership. This situation has resulted in lost work hours and has left me feeling mentally and physically exha…"complaint #2048184
- #22
cruise control conventional
1 unsafe, 1 annoyance
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "I could not find an exact category check above, but this does sort of relate to cruise control. The Driver Attention Warning cannot be disabled even though there is an option to disable it. Turning it off has no affect. This is a warning that basically tells y…"complaint #2046155
- "There is a sensor on the steering column that turns off the cruise control if it can’t see your eyes. This happens abruptly and slows the car down. It will cause a rear end collision if not taken care of! Has been to the dealer 5 times.is available for more in…"complaint #2066974
- #23
heater core and blower
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Component that fails & available for inspection upon request? HVAC heat exchange and faulty gas gauge. I drive from Minneapolis to Warroad, MN frequently and the floor wells has insufficient heat hence impairing use and safety in Minnesota's severe climate.…"complaint #2155823
- "During normal winter operation with the heater in use, the center console area becomes excessively hot. I have measured surface temperatures exceeding approximately 130°F using an infrared thermometer. The affected area includes interior touch surfaces, cup ho…"complaint #2170447
- #24
steering column
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "My Tucson was involved in a MVA. I was hit in the rear end by another SUV on the rear back passenger side of the vehicle. During impact, the steering wheel literally detached from the dashboard in my driver's hands leaving us with no way to steer or maneuver t…"complaint #2126874
- "The brake assist feature engaged when a second car cut a corner in front of me in Peoria AZ. The brakes engaged, and while waiting for the auto brake to release, a third care came up very fast behind me. I hit the gas in fear of being rear-ended. Apparentl…"complaint #2179819
- #25
steering electric assist
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)
- "The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle was swaying from side to side. The connection was not secure to the steering wheel. The contact had to correct the steering wheel. Additionally, there was stat…"~500 mi, complaint #2136208
- #26
trunk or liftgate
2 unsafe
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The vehicle, does not have a trunk latch in the car or button or on the keys, this is totally not safe and should be a requirement for people who drive these cars, that is totally unacceptable.. this definitely need to be recalled.. I just got this car and wa…"complaint #2088581
- "I HAVE NO REAR TRUNK LATCH IN MY CAR OR KEYS, ITS DANGEROUS TO ONLY BE ABLE TO OPEN THE TRUNK WHEN U OUT OF THE CAR.. THATS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, NOT TO MENTION I WORK FOR THE MILITARY AND CAR SEARCHES HAPPENS AND I CANT OPEN MY TRUNK FOR THEM...I CANT…"complaint #2089756
- #27
wiper and washer
1 unsafe, 1 annoyance
2incidentsMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Repeatedly cannot clean windshield while driving because the sprayers spray way too low and cannot be adjusted. "complaint #2179000
- "The windshield wipers will only go up once they have fully gone down all the way. Therefore, when snow (or something else) gets stuck below the windshield wipers while they are in use, they cannot go all the way down, and they will therefore not go back up aga…"complaint #2237457
- #28
adas autonomous driving system
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "The FAWS Forward Assistance Warning System incorrectly identifies a "sleepy driver" and turns off Adaptive Cruise Control. FAWS has a dozen triggers that will cause this system to incorrectly alert the driver that his eyes aren't looking at the road and it tu…"complaint #2147775
- #29
adas blind spot
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Blindspot detection did not pick up car on my right side two times. Front collision warning is effected by the angle of the sun at certain times of the day. Dashboard dims randomly. Could be for a minute or much longer. Could dim on and off, or stay dimmed…"complaint #2177403
- #30
hv system fault reduced power
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "I started the car and put it in gear and it would not move. Then the check hybrid system and transmission warning showed up. This happened two times and I had to have the car towed in. The second time, it was determined that it is related to a recent recall fo…"complaint #2151511
- #31
sunroof
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Sunroof exploded I was driving at high speed on a highway. sounded like a gun fired. glass must have flown back towards other cars. Noise was terrifying and I slowed to gain my composure before pulling to the side of the highway and calling the police. Car is…"complaint #2212694
- #32
suspension struts shocks
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "We have had a suspension clunk since we bought this in April 2025. Something is loose in the right rear. They have replace the right and left rear shock mount, the right rear shock and it still persists. There is a clunk or grabbing noise when the brakes are…"complaint #2165789
- #33
tire failure
1 unsafe
1incidentMileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)
- "Vehicle: 2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL Mileage: Approximately 14,500 miles Tire: Original factory-installed 235/60R18 Incident Date: August 13, 2026 Time: Approximately 2:24 PM Location: US [REDACTED ADDRESS], North Carolina Injuries: None At approximately 2:24 PM…"complaint #2236031
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