The Lemon Index2025 Hyundai Tucson.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 439 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 309, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about automatic emergency braking, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 26 to 38 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Tucson year is 2021.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 439 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Tucson year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 13K miles on the car (44 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- automatic emergency braking complaints mostly came at 0K–14K miles
Recalls 7
- electrical 2026
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
- automatic emergency braking 2026
Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- electrical 2026
Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.
Show all 7 recalls
- airbags 2025
The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- engine 2025
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.
- electrical 2024
The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
- equipment 2024
The glove box air bag warning label may be missing.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 60 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing auto mode update concern with…
- Battery drain due
- Battery discharge due to logic error within the Central
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1700–2450 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The backup camera is not working and theres a glitch on the screen when on reverse gear. In addition the adaptive cruise control is not working 8-9 out of ten times.
2025 Hyundai Tucson owner · NHTSA complaint 11688655
More owner reports
It suddenly brakes with warning forward collection. Thought this car recall update the s/w for forward collision braking.
NHTSA complaint 11761782
I was turning right from [XXX] onto [XXX] . It was raining lightly, the car initiated emergency braking and no one was in front of me. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11733738
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 3.1× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 309; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Tucson year by this measure is 2021.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are automatic emergency braking (63%), electrical (28%) and brakes (11%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?
7 safety recalls (latest: electrical). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson get?
26 to 38 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2025 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,400 and 13,000 miles. The middle report was at 6,000 miles, from 44 complaints.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson cost in fuel a year?
About $1700 to $2450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have?
1.6L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Tucson year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2021, 2013 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works