What year Hyundai Tucson Hybrid should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Tucson Hybrid stands out with a complaint index of 100, 139 complaints, and 3 recall campaigns, more than any other year in the 2022-2025 lineup.

What is the best year for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

The 2023 Tucson Hybrid is the best year, with a complaint index of 0, only 34 complaints, and no recalls.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?

The 2024 model is a caution year, with a complaint index of 67 and 46 complaints, mostly related to Collision Avoidance & Camera issues, though it has no recalls.

What are the most common problems across all Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years?

Across 2022-2025, the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (104 complaints, 31%), Engine (96 complaints, 29%), and Electrical System (95 complaints, 29%).

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Best and Worst Years (2022–2025)

Avoid the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, which has a complaint index of 100, 139 complaints, 3 recalls, and a fire report, mostly tied to Collision Avoidance & Camera and Electrical System failures. The 2023 model year is best, with a complaint index of 0 and no recalls.

Avoid 2025 Best 2023

Model years: 4; 2022–2025
NHTSA complaints: 331
Recall campaigns: 3
Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Collision Avoidance & Cameras

Tucson Hybrid Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2022	Good	33	112	6	0	0	Engine	37.5	5★
2023	Best	0	34	2	0	0	Engine	37.5	4★
2024	Caution	67	46	5	0	0	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	37.5	5★
2025	Avoid	100	139	5	1	3	Collision Avoidance & Cameras	36.5	5★

Tucson Hybrid years to avoid: what went wrong

2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Index 100 · 139 complaints · 3 recalls

The 2025 Tucson Hybrid leads the lineup with 139 complaints and a complaint index of 100, the highest of any year covered. Owners report problems with Collision Avoidance & Camera systems (72 complaints, 52% share, median mileage 5,380) including unexpected braking and false warnings, plus Electrical System issues (52 complaints, 37% share, median mileage 7,703) such as instrument panel failures and one seat fire. Engine complaints add 28 more. NHTSA has logged 3 recall campaigns for this year covering instrument panel display software and forward collision camera software. Five crashes and five injuries were reported, with one fire incident.

2025 collision avoidance & cameras problems →2025 electrical system problems →2025 engine problems →

Most common Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras104 (31%)
Engine96 (29%)
Electrical System95 (29%)
Other77 (23%)
Transmission & Powertrain38 (11%)
Fuel System35 (11%)
Brakes30 (9%)
Lane Departure23 (7%)
Visibility & Wipers15 (5%)
Structure & Body11 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

What year Hyundai Tucson Hybrid should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA data, the 2025 Tucson Hybrid stands out with a complaint index of 100, 139 complaints, and 3 recall campaigns, more than any other year in the 2022-2025 lineup.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?: The 2023 Tucson Hybrid is the best year, with a complaint index of 0, only 34 complaints, and no recalls.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?: The 2024 model is a caution year, with a complaint index of 67 and 46 complaints, mostly related to Collision Avoidance & Camera issues, though it has no recalls.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have recalls?: Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2025 Tucson Hybrid covering instrument panel display software and front camera software affecting forward collision avoidance.
What are the most common problems across all Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years?: Across 2022-2025, the top problem areas are Collision Avoidance & Cameras (104 complaints, 31%), Engine (96 complaints, 29%), and Electrical System (95 complaints, 29%).