On approximately three to four occasions, my 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has suddenly jerked or decelerated while driving, creating the sensation that the brakes were being applied unexpectedly. During there episodes, the vehicle did not respond normally to acceleration until the apparent braking released. A particularly dangerous incident occurred on XXX, when I was entering traffic after leaving a Subaru dealership in [XXX]. The vehicle unexpectedly jerked and failed to accelerate normally while applying the gas pedal. Another driver had to brake to avoid a collision with my vehicle. Hyundai Recall 302 addressing potential unexpected activation of the forward collision avoidance braking system, had already been completed on my vehicle on June 30, 2026. I reported these recurring incidents to the Zimbrick Hyundai service manager on XXX. The braking concern has not been diagnosed or repaired. I do not know whether these incidents are related to Recall 302 or another malfunction. However, I am concerned about unexpected braking or deceleration occurring in traffic and the risk of a serious collision. Attached are documentation confirming completion of Recall 302 on June 30, 2026 and email correspondence with Zimbrick Hyundai service manager documenting my report of the recurring braking incidents dated XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance problems
90 complaints (58% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 5,380. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 90
- of this car's complaints
- 58%
- typical mileage
- 5,380
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Warnings33
- Automatic emergency braking32
- Adaptive cruise control26
- Assist12
- Warning8
- Blind spot detection7
- Rearview system braking5
- Lane keep: automatic steering1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
- What is wrong
- 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 avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- Risk
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on May 20, 2026.
Recall number 26V316000 · Recall details
What 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On Thursday night, XXX, my [XXX] son was operating the vehicle under normal highway driving conditions in [XXX]. He was driving in the left-hand passing lane with adaptive cruise control (ACC) and lane following assist (LFA) system activated. Without warning or driver input, the vehicle's adaptive ACC with LFA system malfunctioned, the car drifted to the left, overriding driver control. This unexpected system intervention caused the car to veer entirely off the left side of the highway into the grass and woods, where it struck trees and flipped over. The crash was severe enough to trigger full airbag deployment. The vehicle's integrated BlueLink system automatically activated upon impact, initiating an emergency call to dispatch an ambulance and local police to the scene. My son survived without any major physical injuries, but the vehicle is heavily destroyed. The XXX State Police - Stroudsburg has documented this under case number XXX. I have followed all servicing guidelines on this one year old car and downloaded all software updates as received. I see that this model year has a history of automated system faults, and this left hand malfunction directly caused a severe rollover accident. I have asked Hyundai to download the Event Data Recorder (EDR) data and preserve it before the vehicle is altered or dismantled. I have also informed my Geico insurance appraiser to preserve the data and coordinate with Hyundai. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Display cluster recurring issue even after repair and software update. All warning lights on while at highway speed. Initial event in July 2025 - repair done. Coincidental with recall notice related to cluster display. Blank screen/cluster display while driving on July 30, 2026 - with eventual repair within same week. But, in October 2026 - all warning lights re-appeared intermittently from just flashing to steady display of at least 2 mins. Service date (third of same issue- excluding during regular maintenance where recall update done) already scheduled 10/26/26 at dealership.
Main LED screen black/green out. Back up camera safety functions failed & suffered recurring failure after being serviced 3x by the dealer. Corporate now been put on notice to discuss tesolution options. Thank god (so far) vehicle has not been involved in any accidents.
I was finishing going slow into my parking space & all of a sudden vehicle accelerated on its own & hit a wall a few feet in front on me then rolled back & took off again & hit the wall again. It then rolled back & I was able to stop it.
The heads-up display, all warning signs and the instrument cluster showing the speed unpredictably goes off - sometimes comes back on right away, sometimes doesn't for hours. The car is available if needs to be reviewed. One cannot know the speed of the vehicle without the speedometer, warning signs turn on & off randomly impairing one to judge the actual warnings, the blind-spot cameras that usually are visible on the instrument cluster cannot be seen, the randomized turning off of the HUD and instrument cluster mid-drive causes a great deal of distraction to the driver. Three services done so far - in last one they found the associated codes with the issue but could not duplicate the case. Inspected by the manufacturer. No particular warning signs - happens randomly and all warning signs turn on randomly too without any actual warning.
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a solid-colored screen with a message displayed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure was not duplicated. The contact was referred by an attorney to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed.
On 9/13/26, while driving, all the instrument warning lights came on and stayed on after the car was shut off and back on a few times. Running diagnostics on the car showed everything was working ok. On 9/14/26, The warning lights were off in the morning. On 9/15 while driving, making a left turn, the instrument panel went completely blank, with the exception of the radio part of the screen. My turn signal, speed, fuel, blind spot indicator, etc. nothing showed up. Video is available of the incident.
After denying that this problem existed, Hyundai issued a software update to "fix" the AEB issue. I had the software update done at Riverhead Hyundai on 7/20/26. On 7/27 and 7/28, the AEB system activated and stopped my vehicle. On 8/4, the system began to activate, but ended the activation before a complete stop. There was no issue with traffic from any direction on all 3 occasions. I contacted Hyundai, but they again stated that their technicians could not duplicate the issue. This was what they told me before the recall was announced or performed, and no Hyundai technician had possession of the vehicle to do a test after these most recent incidents.
All four factory Nexen tires on my brand new 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have shown rapid and uneven wear between 5,000 and 11,000 miles. The vehicle feels unstable, with alignment-like behavior. A Nexen preferred dealer suggested a possible tire defect. Hyundai Consumer Affairs and the dealership have not coordinated a proper warranty inspection, and I was asked to pay $189.99 for diagnosis even though the issue was documented early under warranty. I am concerned this may be a safety-related defect affecting other vehicles.(my 1st request to Hyundai since march 2026 all emails and conversations documented)
Questions about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance
Does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 90 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 58% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 5,380 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid driver assistance?
Yes, 1 recall: 26V316000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have the most driver assistance problems?
The Hyundai Tucson Hybrid model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2025 (90 complaints), 2024 (19 complaints) and 2022 (12 complaints).
Other 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems
Electrical 58Acceleration 26Brakes 10Engine 10Fuel system 6Transmission 6Body 2Lights 2Steering 2Visibility 2Airbags 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Wheels 1
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