NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Safety Record
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 251 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, and therefore carries no federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index from our publication. This absence of crash-test data does not mean a clean record. The model bears a Heavy burden band for recalls and complaints. Six active recall campaigns address critical safety systems: automatic emergency braking, curtain airbags, and engine fasteners. Furthermore, owners have filed 251 complaints. These include 27 alleged crashes and 18 alleged injuries. This record warrants close attention from shoppers and current owners, even without crash-test results.
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is the subject of six NHTSA recall campaigns, according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 251 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In?
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid faces a Heavy burden band, driven by the breadth and severity of its recall and complaint record. Six recall campaigns in approximately one model year is a significant concentration, with issues spanning automatic emergency braking, curtain airbags, engine connecting rod integrity, and electrical wiring routing. The complaint record further highlights these concerns. Forward Collision Avoidance alone accounts for over half of all 251 reported allegations, with 27 of those complaints alleging a crash. The overlap between the AEB recall and the high volume of AEB complaints indicates that owners likely experienced the recalled condition during real-world driving. No NHTSA-tested sibling years exist in the data to provide a crash-safety reference point for this generation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2025 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid carries six recall campaigns touching the following systems: the instrument cluster and panel electrical system, the Forward Collision Avoidance automatic emergency braking system, curtain airbags, engine connecting rod bolts classified under critical fasteners, and console extension wiring. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is stated in the data provided, but the engine fastener and AEB recalls in particular involve safety-critical functions that owners should resolve promptly through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V400000
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.
Reported 2026-06-24
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING26V316000
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 NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Reported 2026-05-19
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN25V809000
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Reported 2025-11-21
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:CRITICAL FASTENERS25V549000
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.
Reported 2025-08-26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING24V877000
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.
Reported 2024-11-20
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS24V691000
Risk: Without the glove box label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
Remedy: Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 268.
Reported 2024-09-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In?
Owners have filed 251 unverified complaints with NHTSA against the 2025 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. The most frequently alleged problem component is Forward Collision Avoidance with 135 reports, followed by the Electrical System at 53, an Unknown or Other category at 51, Service Brakes at 34, Power Train at 14, and Exterior Lighting at 13. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
251 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In?
Six recall campaigns have been issued for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. Any current owner or prospective buyer should utilize the free NHTSA recall lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to confirm that all necessary repairs have been completed for their specific vehicle.
- The 2025 Tucson Plug-In Hybrid has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- A recall covering the Forward Collision Avoidance automatic emergency braking system was issued for this model year, and 135 of the 251 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA allege problems with that same system.
- A separate recall addresses potentially defective engine connecting rod bolts classified as critical fasteners, a condition that can affect engine integrity and represents one of the more mechanically serious campaigns in this vehicle's record.
- Owners and prospective buyers should verify open recall status by VIN at nhtsa.gov, as individual vehicles may or may not have had any or all of the six campaigns remedied by a dealership.
FAQ2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 251 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 251 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.