2025 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 24 engine complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, 8% of its 283 total complaints. A related recall (25V549000) covers improperly tightened connecting rod bolts that can cause loss of drive power and engine damage. Three crashes and three injuries tie to this area.
- Engine complaints
- 24
- 8% of 283
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 24,292 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of acceleration power, with the vehicle unable to go faster than about 25 mph until restarted or shifted to neutral.
- Engine revs unexpectedly high while stopped at a light with auto start/stop engaged, requiring the driver to shift into neutral to prevent a collision.
- Electronic throttle control or powertrain control system malfunctions reported to cause involuntary, automatic acceleration leading to a collision.
- Recurring inability to accelerate above a few mph for several minutes at a time, even at very low total mileage, with dealers unable to diagnose the cause.
- Engine dipstick design makes removal difficult, raising concern that the plastic tip could break off and fall into the oil pan, risking engine damage.
When 2025 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2025, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
- NHTSA 25V549000Aug 25, 2025Engine29 vehicles
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 damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Engine complaints by Tucson model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson have engine problems?
- NHTSA has logged 24 engine-related complaints for the 2025 Tucson, making up 8% of its 283 total complaints for the year, with reports of sudden loss of power and unexpected acceleration.
- Is there a recall for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V549000, reported August 25, 2025, covers 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles where connecting rod bolts may have been improperly tightened, risking loss of drive power and engine damage. Hyundai will replace the engine free of charge.
- How many crashes or injuries are linked to the 2025 Tucson engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 3 injuries associated with engine-area complaints for the 2025 Tucson.
- At what mileage do 2025 Tucson engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2025 Tucson is 24,292 miles.