223 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (9.9%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
223Complaints · Driver-assist systems
9.9%Share of complaints
1.73×vs. all vehicles
122Last 12 months
10.8%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2025 model (149, 36% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1). 122 Driver-assist systems complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 60 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “collision”, “braking”, “forward”, “emergency” and “avoidance”. 24 of these reports (10.8%) describe a crash or fire, with 11 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 26V316000 (2026-05-19, model years 2025).
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH on the highway, the vehicle ahead was slowing down to come to a stop, and the contact depressed the brake pedal.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761263 · Crash
I was driving at a low speed (10-15mph) with a safe distance between me and the vehicle in front of me when the semi truck in front came to an abrupt stop. I reacted appropriately by pressing on the brake, however, my car accelerated into the vehicle instead.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759594 · Crash
It suddenly brakes with warning forward collection. Thought this car recall update the s/w for forward collision braking.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761782
My 2025 Hyundai Tucson (VIN [XXX]) has been out of service since [XXX] (over 60 days) at CMA’s Colonial Hyundai in South Chesterfield, Virginia, waiting for a front camera related to safety Recall 302 (NHTSA Campaign 26V316 – Front View Camera FCA Update).
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-22 · ODI 11758709
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate, the lane assist suddenly steered the vehicle to the right while the road was curving to the left.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757639
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Forward Collision Avoidance system independently activated, and the vehicle came to a hard stop. The contact was pushed forward very hard.
Driver-assist systems · 2026-08-13 · ODI 11756728
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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.
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.
How common are Driver-assist systems problems on the Hyundai Tucson?
223 of the 2,247 complaints about the Hyundai Tucson (9.9%) concern Driver-assist systems, making it the model's #4 problem area. That share is 1.7× the Driver-assist systems share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Hyundai Tucson model years have the most Driver-assist systems complaints?
By model year, Driver-assist systems complaints peak with the 2025 model (149, 36% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2018 model (1).
Is there a recall for Hyundai Tucson Driver-assist systems problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 26V316000 (2026-05-19, model years 2025).