2025 Hyundai Tucson
Common Problems
Ranked from 118 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions
36complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system engages unexpectedly, causing sudden and aggressive braking, leading to rear-end collisions and near-misses.
Related recall: 24V691000
- 2
Automatic Emergency Braking System Malfunctions
30complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe automatic emergency braking system engages unexpectedly without any obstacles or hazards.
- 3
Instrument Cluster Issues
27complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster intermittently goes blank or displays errors, reducing visibility of critical information such as speed and fuel level.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V877000, 26V400000
- 4
Electrical System Instability
12complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster and other electronic displays frequently go dark or become unresponsive, leading to loss of critical vehicle information.
Related recalls: 24V877000, 26V400000
- 5
False Consider Taking a Break Warnings
12complaintsSafety riskOtherThe 'consider taking a break' warning system falsely alerts the driver, causing distraction and potentially leading to accidents.
Related recall: 24V691000
- 6
Driver Assist Warning System False Alarms
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe driver assist warning system frequently misidentifies situations, causing unnecessary braking and distracting the driver.
Related recall: 24V691000
- 7
Service Brakes Engage Unexpectedly
7complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brakes engage unexpectedly without any obstacles or hazards, causing sudden stops and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Horn Failure
4complaintsHigh severityOtherThe horn fails to operate, creating a safety risk when trying to alert other drivers.
Related recall: 24V691000
- 9
Power Train Issues
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe power train experiences random surges in RPM, causing uncontrolled acceleration without the driver’s input, increasing the risk of accidents.
- 10
Steering System Malfunctions
3complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering system exhibits erratic behavior, including sudden jerks or loss of control, affecting vehicle stability and safety.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.