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2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems & reliability

138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, alongside 3 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
138
Recall campaigns
3
Fire reports
1 (1%)
Crash reports
5 (4%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Front 5 / 5 · side 5 / 5 · rollover 4 / 5
EPA fuel economy
35 MPG combined
City 35 · highway 35 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
28
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

5 complaints report injuries (5 injured).

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Forward Collision Avoidance67
Electrical System52
Unknown / Other25
Vehicle Speed Control23
Lane Departure20
Service Brakes9
Back Over Prevention8
Engine7
Fuel/propulsion System4
Power Train4

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 16 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

24
25
26

What owners report

  • On 9/13/26, while driving, all the instrument warning lights came on and stayed on after the car was shut off and back on a few times. Running diagnostics on the car showed everything was working ok. On 9/14/26, The warning lights were off in the morning. On 9/15 while driving, making a left turn, the instrument panel…

    Lane Departure · filed Sep 15, 2026

  • After denying that this problem existed, Hyundai issued a software update to "fix" the AEB issue. I had the software update done at Riverhead Hyundai on 7/20/26. On 7/27 and 7/28, the AEB system activated and stopped my vehicle. On 8/4, the system began to activate, but ended the activation before a complete stop…

    Forward Collision Avoidance · filed Sep 14, 2026

  • Sunroof exploded on the freeway while i was driving I heard a very loud bang and thought it must be the car next to me. When I arrived home later- saw the hole in my roof.Next morning I took my car to the delearship and after assessment they agreed the sunroof exploded. They told me the car was not safe to drive and…

    Structure · filed Sep 12, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

28 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The 10 most recent:

  • Some Tucson (NX4, NX4A, NX4M), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a 12-volt battery drain due to the passive entry feature of the Digital Key 2 premium causing repeated…

    26-BE-025H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 21, 2026

  • Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a…

    26-EE-007H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 17, 2026

  • This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…

    26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…

    DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…

    DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026

  • Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedures in…

    26-01-035H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Apr 8, 2026

  • Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration…

    26-AD-001H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026

  • Some Tucson Internal Engine Combustion (ICE), Hybrid, and Plug-in Hybrid (NX4, NX4 HEV, and NX4 PHEV) vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. This…

    26-BE-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2026

  • Certain Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles equipped with the 1.6T-GDI Gamma II engine may set DTC P04DB00 (Crankcase Ventilation System Disconnected). Technical Service Bulletin (TSB)…

    25-01-083H DCS 0122 · Service Campaign · issued Jan 23, 2026

  • Certain Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Oil Pump Unit (OPU) prevents the Ready Lamp from turning on. Some vehicles may also display DTC U100787…

    25-01-068H-1 DCS · Service Campaign · issued Nov 26, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Hyundai or NHTSA.