2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID has 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. this system does not work with sunglasses. wearing sunglasses to drive on a . ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.
179
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
68 complaints- • Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a
- • Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a
- • VEHICLE HAS 457 MILES. DRIVING IN STEADY DRIZZLE AND ROAD PUDDLES. WARNING NOTICE TRIANGLE SYMBOL SHOWN IN DRIVER INFO SCREEN WITH 3 ERRORS. PULLED OVER AND CHECKED NOTICES. SCREEN SHOWS 3 SAFETY SYSTEMS DISABLED - RADAR BLOCKED. REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT, BLIND SPOT MONITORING, EXIT SAFETY SYSTEM.
“Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
39 complaints- • Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a
- • The 2025 Hyundai Tucson's Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system does not operate properly due to either a design flaw or a flawed implementation of the design. Hyundai's integration of Forward Attention Warning (FAW) with the ACC prohibits the driver from using ACC while wearing sunglasses. If one is
- • The 2025 Hyundai Tucson's Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system does not operate properly due to either a design flaw or a flawed implementation of the design. Hyundai's integration of Forward Attention Warning (FAW) with the ACC prohibits the driver from using ACC while wearing sunglasses. If one is
“Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
32 complaints- • I purchased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tuscan and with 984 miles I had an issue which first started when reversing the SUV into my garage. December 9th: When first starting the vehicle, all warning lights came on the dash. The ABS stating an issue with the braking system. I experienced a dead pedal a
- • The Driver Attention Warning continues to go off shutting the cruise control off. This happens continuously and is a safety issue when driving in traffic and the vehicle suddenly decelerates. This causes traffic behind you to almost reared you because the vehicle decelerates so quickly. Hyundai sugg
- • The Driver Attention Warning is a dangerous feature that can't be turned off. It is constantly going off requiring that I take my eyes off the road to see why it chimed. I am a Disabled Veteran with an eye condition that requires me to wear very dark glasses in bright sunlight. The car is not drivab
“I purchased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tuscan and with 984 miles I had an issue which first started when reversing the SUV into my garage. December 9th: When first starting the vehicle, all warning lights came on the dash. The ABS stating an issue with the braking system. I experienced a dead pedal a”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
17 complaints- • The vehicle (a NEW 2025 Hyundai Tuscon) suffered a Shifter System Malfunction. A message came up on the electronic dashboard "Shifter System Malfunction - Service Immediately" and the car was immobile. It could not be moved (it was stuck in reverse) nor could it be shifted into neutral to be pushe
- • Turn signals way too low in rear of car. Hard to see by others that are close. When have. Bike rack on, it blocks turn signals. Hyundai needs to add turn signals to upper rear brake lights.
- • Not sure what failed. At around 8:30 am on a sunny clear day the driver was maneuvering slowly up a ramp between first and second floors of a parking garage at the college campus where the driver works. Driver paused the vehicle and slowly turned to the right to park in an open spot about halfway
“The vehicle (a NEW 2025 Hyundai Tuscon) suffered a Shifter System Malfunction. A message came up on the electronic dashboard "Shifter System Malfunction - Service Immediately" and the car was immobile. It could not be moved (it was stuck in reverse) nor could it be shifted into neutral to be pushe”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
7 complaints- • 📌 NHTSA Complaint Description (Modify as Needed) 🚨 Safety Issue: I purchased a brand-new 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on March 3, 2025, and within 5 minutes of driving and less than 20 miles, the vehicle stalled three times on a busy highway without warning. 🚨 Component/System Failure: The vehicle
- • Battery Management System failed Safety-Could not drive on interstate. Very unsafe. Dealer inspected problem afterwards. Warning lights appeared at time of problem. No warnings before. No signs of problem before it happened. SYNOPSIS: After driving through a torrential thunderstorm on the intersta
- • I think when its hot like in illinois its been super hot the screen keeps going black!! I can't see the dashboard i called my hyundai dealership will get it looked at seems like I am not the only one dealing with this issue. Main screen on left goes black or it has problem logos on it randomly.
“📌 NHTSA Complaint Description (Modify as Needed) 🚨 Safety Issue: I purchased a brand-new 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on March 3, 2025, and within 5 minutes of driving and less than 20 miles, the vehicle stalled three times on a busy highway without warning. 🚨 Component/System Failure: The vehicle”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 179 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐SPEED CONTROL: Forward attention warning is a system with a camera on the top of the steering wheel column that is supposed to check if the driver is looking forward when assisted driving like lane keeping is active during cruise control. This system does not work with sunglasses. Wearing sunglasses to drive on a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I purchased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tuscan and with 984 miles I had an issue which first started when reversing the SUV into my garage. December 9th: When first starting the vehicle, all warning lights came on the dash. The ABS stating an issue with the braking system. I experienced a dead pedal a
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The vehicle (a NEW 2025 Hyundai Tuscon) suffered a Shifter System Malfunction. A message came up on the electronic dashboard "Shifter System Malfunction - Service Immediately" and the car was immobile. It could not be moved (it was stuck in reverse) nor could it be shifted into neutral to be pushe
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2025 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 179
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 1
- Crash reports
- 7
- Injury reports
- 8
- Segment avg
- 80
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