2025 Hyundai Tucson
4 recalls · 223 complaints · Safety Score F
Recall History
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 & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
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 & Remedy
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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | Air Bags,seat Belts | The contact leased a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another driver cut her off wh... | Yes | No |
| 04/30/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | I was on the freeway about 2 minutes and the car flashed a red warning then slammed on the brakes and I flew forward. No... | No | No |
| 04/30/2026 | Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance | On at least three occasions, the forward collision system incorrectly determined there was an imminent collision when a ... | No | No |
| 04/30/2026 | Seat Belts,wheels,service Brakes | Had an issue with driver assist radar when in complete control. Until you’re not! Brakes lock up skidding tires and caus... | No | No |
| 04/28/2026 | Unknown or Other | I have about 13,500 miles on my 2025 Tucson Hyundai. The screen with the speedometer and HUD constantly turns on and off... | No | No |
| 04/27/2026 | Unknown or Other | The display on the dashboard that includes the speedometer and other information goes completely blank. So does the hea... | No | No |
| 04/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced... | No | No |
| 04/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Phantom Braking due to Forward collision detection has caused one front end collision in snow and one rear end collision... | Yes | No |
| 04/27/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | I forgot to mention that with my two accidents while slowing down for traffic or a turn, that phantom braking happens al... | Yes | No |
| 04/26/2026 | Exterior Lighting | driver’s side of the vehicle that the headlight does not cover the entire road but has an angle and is a safety issue. | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 223.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has a Safety Score of 16/100 (Grade F). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson received a Safety Score of F. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 22 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.