2025 Hyundai TUCSON

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2025 Hyundai TUCSON has 404 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 5.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: the “consider taking a break” message flashes and dings which startles and distracts me and is not safe while i’m driving. it does this even when i am driving safe.. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 37 crash reports 22 injuries

404

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

5.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

166 complaints

41%

• The “consider taking a break” message flashes and dings which startles and distracts me and is not safe while I’m driving. It does this even when I am driving safe.
• -auto start/stop "feature" Since there is no way to permanently disable this feature i forgot that it was on. while stopped a stop light i was unable to move when the car behind me could not stop due to the wet roads. If the car behind me was unable to swerve in time i would have been rear-ended. b
• I am filing a complaint regarding a serious safety malfunction in my 2025 Hyundai Tucson’s forward collision sensor, which caused an accident. I have owned this vehicle for only two weeks, and I believe this issue poses a risk to myself and other drivers. On February 25, 2025, while driving, the ca

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 23 crashes

“The “consider taking a break” message flashes and dings which startles and distracts me and is not safe while I’m driving. It does this even when I am driving safe.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

53 complaints

13%

• Dashboard screen display shut off while driving. Did not feel safe. local HYUNDAI dealer has confirmed problem. Unsure if vehicle has been inspected by manufacturer, has been at the local HYUNDAI for service for one week. There where no warnings messages prior to the failure
• Twice car is completely dead for 3 weeks car is at the dealership
• Battery issue does not resolved, had to jump-start the vehicle twice, leading to significant inconvenience as I drove nearly an hour each way to the dealership. This situation has resulted in lost work hours and has left me feeling mentally and physically exhausted. Despite my efforts, I still have

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Dashboard screen display shut off while driving. Did not feel safe. local HYUNDAI dealer has confirmed problem. Unsure if vehicle has been inspected by manufacturer, has been at the local HYUNDAI for service for one week. There where no warnings messages prior to the failure”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

52 complaints

13%

• Twice car is completely dead for 3 weeks car is at the dealership
• In the middle of the screen, a notification to consider taking a break pops up and is very distracting and annoying even during normal driving condition. This feature makes the car less safe because it creates a distraction, especially on long road trips. There is no way to disable or turn the noti
• The "consider taking a break" alert keeps alerting me constantly. There is no way to turn if off and it is very distracting. I am concerned it could result in an accident from the constant beeping and alerts.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 2 crashes

“Twice car is completely dead for 3 weeks car is at the dealership”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

33 complaints

• Automatic brakes are deploying with no apparent hazard.
• Several times now the Forward Collision Safety has activated and the car came to an abrupt stop. The car in front of me was braking and I was lightly tapping the brake pedal when out of nowhere the car started shuttering and came to a complete stop. This definitely scared me and I was relieved that
• My entire dashboard goes black and I lose all directions and functions in car. It happens when driving often. Additionally after taking to dealership, it's getting worse. Now warning lights come on and stay on such as master warning lights, batteries, power steering, etc. AC shuts off, the car misse

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“Automatic brakes are deploying with no apparent hazard.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

31 complaints

• I could not find an exact category check above, but this does sort of relate to cruise control. The Driver Attention Warning cannot be disabled even though there is an option to disable it. Turning it off has no affect. This is a warning that basically tells you to keep your eyes on the road. Sungla
• -auto start/stop "feature" Since there is no way to permanently disable this feature i forgot that it was on. while stopped a stop light i was unable to move when the car behind me could not stop due to the wet roads. If the car behind me was unable to swerve in time i would have been rear-ended. b
• There is a sensor on the steering column that turns off the cruise control if it can’t see your eyes. This happens abruptly and slows the car down. It will cause a rear end collision if not taken care of! Has been to the dealer 5 times.is available for more inspection. There is a sensor on the stee

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 4 crashes

“I could not find an exact category check above, but this does sort of relate to cruise control. The Driver Attention Warning cannot be disabled even though there is an option to disable it. Turning it off has no affect. This is a warning that basically tells you to keep your eyes on the road. Sungla”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 404 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The “consider taking a break” message flashes and dings which startles and distracts me and is not safe while I’m driving. It does this even when I am driving safe.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Dashboard screen display shut off while driving. Did not feel safe. local HYUNDAI dealer has confirmed problem. Unsure if vehicle has been inspected by manufacturer, has been at the local HYUNDAI for service for one week. There where no warnings messages prior to the failure
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Twice car is completely dead for 3 weeks car is at the dealership
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: Automatic brakes are deploying with no apparent hazard.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)