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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Hyundai Tucson

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 Hyundai Tucson

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2025 Hyundai Tucson

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Tucson needs more recall homework, Tucson has more complaint activity, Tucson has more severity reports and Tucson has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2025 Hyundai Tucson 2024 Hyundai Tucson Difference
Total recalls 5 4 Tucson has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 245 82 Tucson has 163 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 25 / 1 / 14 / 0 12 / 0 / 6 / 0 Tucson has 22 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 49 49 Similar
Recall completion reports 16 24 Tucson has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 1 0 Tucson has 1 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 32 15 Tucson has 17 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 19, 2026 Dec 19, 2025 Tucson has newer activity
Latest complaint May 29, 2026 May 26, 2026 Tucson has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Trailer Hitches
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 25 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,400 Tucson about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 4 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2025 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had forward collision avoidance and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2024 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and service brakes forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2025 Hyundai Tucson

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2024 Hyundai Tucson

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Trailer Hitches: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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