2025 Hyundai Tucson: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson: 6 recalls, 286 owner complaints and up to 28 mpg combined.
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Recalls
6 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Equipment Vehicle recall #24V691000 · 2024 · 65 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024.
Electrical Vehicle recall #24V877000 · 2024 · 42,465 vehicles
What's wrong: The console extension wiring assembly May be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of park without applying the brake pedal.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Engine & cooling Vehicle recall #25V549000 · 2025 · 29 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025.
Airbags Vehicle recall #25V809000 · 2025 · 258 vehicles
What's wrong: The side curtain air bags May not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Why it matters: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025.
Forward collision avoidance Vehicle recall #26V316000 · 2026 · 423,062 vehicles
What's wrong: Software in the front cameras May cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Why it matters: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
Electrical Vehicle recall #26V400000 · 2026 · 96,310 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 1 mention a fire, 19 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Forward collision avoidance (149): the most common themes are warning light on (19).
- Electrical (64): the most common themes are warning light on (19), stalls / loses power (15), electrical failure (11).
- Other / unknown (58): the most common themes are warning light on (6), electrical failure (3).
- Brakes (38): the most common themes are warning light on (4).
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 286 owner complaints, ranking #6 of 22 Tucson model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 286). Complaints peaked in 2026 (165 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 0 years old, at a median of 5,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2024 (98 complaints, 4 recalls), 2026 (63 complaints, 5 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 33 | 28 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 | 30 | 26 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems?
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (149), electrical (64), other / unknown (58).
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?
EPA ratings run up to 28 mpg combined (2.5 L, Automatic (S8)), across 2 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2025 Hyundai Tucson repair manual?
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