How common are electrical problems on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA lists 74 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tucson, which is 26% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Tucson model years shown in this data.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?

Yes. Recall 26V400000 covers a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to fail, remedied with an over-the-air or dealer software update. A second recall, 24V877000, covers improperly routed console wiring that could let the transmission shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2025 Tucson?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,970 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Tucson.

Have the 2025 Tucson's electrical problems caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Tucson, with no fires reported.

What kind of electrical failures are owners reporting most?

Owners most often describe the instrument cluster or infotainment screen going blank or flickering while driving, along with dashboard warning light malfunctions and, in some cases, unintended vehicle movement.

2025 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 74 of 283 total complaints (26%) for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, the highest share of any Tucson model year. Two related recalls cover instrument panel display software failures and improperly routed console wiring that could let the vehicle shift out of Park.

Electrical System complaints: 74; 26% of 283
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 3,970 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Instrument cluster and dashboard display goes black or blacks out intermittently while driving, sometimes for several minutes, with the radio still working.
Dashboard lights, heads-up display, and warning lights flicker off and on repeatedly, occasionally accompanied by emergency lights that stay on and don't reset.
Infotainment screen suffers burn-in shortly after delivery, becoming non-functional and disabling the backup camera image.
Radio and dashboard lights shut off simultaneously and the vehicle briefly slows, as if the electrical system rebooted.
Battery fails to hold charge, requiring jump-starts on more than one occasion.
Warning lights illuminate and the vehicle unexpectedly moves in reverse without the accelerator being pressed, in one case resulting in a crash.

When 2025 Hyundai Tucson electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2024, latest Sep 20, 2026.

74 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2025 (9).

Electrical System recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson

NHTSA 26V400000Jun 23, 2026Electrical System96,310 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
NHTSA 24V877000Nov 20, 2024Electrical System42,465 vehicles
Electrical system:wiring
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Risk: A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

Electrical System complaints by Tucson model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20108 (14%)
201113 (10%)
201219 (7%)
201322 (8%)
201417 (8%)
201522 (10%)
2016235 (15%)
201793 (9%)
201838 (10%)
201950 (13%)
202022 (12%)
202111 (14%)
202259 (15%)
202330 (23%)
202420 (21%)
202574 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?: NHTSA lists 74 Electrical System complaints for the 2025 Tucson, which is 26% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among Tucson model years shown in this data.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson?: Yes. Recall 26V400000 covers a software error that can cause the instrument panel display to fail, remedied with an over-the-air or dealer software update. A second recall, 24V877000, covers improperly routed console wiring that could let the transmission shift out of Park without the brake pedal applied.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2025 Tucson?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 3,970 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Tucson.
Have the 2025 Tucson's electrical problems caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 4 crashes and 2 injuries linked to Electrical System complaints on the 2025 Tucson, with no fires reported.
What kind of electrical failures are owners reporting most?: Owners most often describe the instrument cluster or infotainment screen going blank or flickering while driving, along with dashboard warning light malfunctions and, in some cases, unintended vehicle movement.