2025 Hyundai Tucson: known problems and what to check
Cars registered in 2025 haven’t had their first MOT yet (it’s due at 3 years old), so there are no MOT results to show. Here’s what we do know about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson, and what to check before you buy one.
Known faults on the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Hybrid
Hybrid power loss and software faults
A few hybrid owners report intermittent loss of power needing dealer work, and hybrids have more software and electronics issues.
At the viewing: Drive it properly and watch for warnings.
Source: What Car?: used Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) reliability
- All engines
Warning lights and minor electrical faults
18% of cars in What Car?'s survey had a fault, mostly minor bodywork or electrical, and nearly all were fixed free under warranty.
At the viewing: Check no warnings stay on and test the electrics, including the boot button.
Source: What Car?: used Hyundai Tucson (2021 on) reliability
What to check on a 2025 car
- Warranty left
Ask for the date it was first registered and check how much of the maker’s warranty is left, and that it transfers to you. Electric and hybrid batteries usually have a longer, separate warranty.
- Servicing
Servicing on time with the maker’s schedule keeps the warranty valid. Ask for the service book or the dealer’s digital record.
- Finance
Nearly new cars are often still on finance. A history check shows outstanding finance, and whether it has been written off or stolen.
- Recalls
Ask whether any recall work has been done, and check the reg on GOV.UK’s free recall checker.
- Logbook (V5C)
The name and address should match the seller, and the VIN on the V5C should match the car.
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Other years
Every year of the Hyundai Tucson compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,408 | Tyres 13% |
| 2022 | 22,805 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 33,720 | Tyres 21% |
| 2020 | 39,219 | Tyres 27% |
| 2019 | 79,696 | Tyres 29% |
| 2018 | 73,961 | Tyres 30% |
| 2017 | 71,334 | Tyres 29% |
| 2016 | 60,562 | Tyres 30% |
| 2015 | 14,350 | Tyres 30% |
| 2010 | 761 | Brakes 42% |
| 2009 | 1,835 | Suspension 51% |
| 2008 | 1,723 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 2,864 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 3,511 | Suspension 56% |
| 2005 | 3,162 | Suspension 58% |
| 2004 | 785 | Suspension 53% |
Where this comes from: how many are on the road is from the Department for Transport’s vehicle licensing statistics (DVLA records), counted by the year each car was first registered. Known faults are from UK buying guides, in our own words, with links. How we score