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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 26 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

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

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

Public-record comparison

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

Record 2026 Hyundai Tucson 2025 Hyundai Tucson Difference
Total recalls 4 5 Tucson has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 39 245 Tucson has 206 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 9 / 0 / 6 / 0 25 / 1 / 14 / 0 Tucson has 25 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 12 49 Tucson has 37 more communications
Recall completion reports 3 16 Tucson has 13 more reports
Warranty programs 3 1 Tucson has 2 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 5 32 Tucson has 27 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026 Similar
Latest complaint May 31, 2026 May 29, 2026 Tucson has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 26 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,300 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 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 service brakes forward collision avoidance repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

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?

What to inspect first

2026 Hyundai Tucson

  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras
  • Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

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

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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