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2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID has 179 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 179. 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 . There are 3 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 7 crash reports 8 injuries

179

Total Complaints

3

Recalls Issued

5/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

68 complaints
38%
  • 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.
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

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

Recalls (3)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL27/01/2026

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. 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."

Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Fuel Cost Calculator for 2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID

Live EIA prices
Per year
$1,372
Per month
$114
Per mile
11.4¢
MPG
35
City driving (worst-case MPG)
$1,372/yr
Highway driving (best-case MPG)
$1,372/yr

Based on EPA fuel-economy ratings and EIA weekly retail prices (2026-07-20). Real-world cost varies with driving style, trim/engine, terrain, and traffic.

5-Year Gas Price History

EIA weekly retail data · 2021 → today
Current
$4.00
5-year low
$2.78
5-year high
$5.01
Since 2021
+27%

Source: US Energy Information Administration weekly retail gasoline prices.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2025 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.
Full coverage / year
$1,900
Full coverage / month
$158
Liability only / year
$600
vs US avg
+14%
How this estimate is calculated
US base full-coverage premium$1674
× state (US)1.00x
× vehicle class (suv-midsize)1.05x
× theft risk1.00x
× safety rating0.94x
× vehicle age1.15x
= Full coverage estimate$1900

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID Service Intervals

Oil change
8K mi / 12 mo
Tire rotation
8K mi
Brake fluid
24 months
Transmission fluid
60K mi
Engine coolant
60K mi
Spark plugs
90K mi
Cabin air filter
15K mi
Engine air filter
30K mi
Differential (AWD/4WD)
60K mi

Turbo engines (1.6T, 2.0T) need premium fuel and more frequent oil (some owners service at 5,000 miles).

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Hyundai New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)
5 yr / 60K mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100K mi
Hybrid/EV battery
10 yr / 100K mi
Corrosion (rust perforation)
7 yr / unlimited mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / unlimited mi

10 years/100K powertrain warranty is transferable only to first purchaser after initial owner

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
OTHER(~50K mi)
$500
ENGINE(~50K mi)
$500

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

  • RECALLS: Verify all 3 recalls have been completed — free at any Hyundai dealer
  • 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.

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At a Glance

Complaints
179
Recalls
3
Fire reports
1
Crash reports
7
Injury reports
8
Segment avg
179

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