Is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
B+8/10
A solid choice for those seeking reliable family transportation with modern features and good fuel efficiency.
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Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable ride
- User-friendly tech features
Cons
- Limited rear visibility
- Infotainment system can be laggy
Ownership at a glance
Fuel economy
38 mpg
Maintenance cost
$1,500/yr
Expected lifespan
250,000 miles
Common problems to watch for
- Infotainment system glitches
- Occasional transmission slippage
CarsJudge exclusive data
Active recalls (6)
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson has 6 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel (campaign 26V400000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — Critical Fasteners — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine dam…
- Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can…
- Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidanc…
- Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicle…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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