A Frustrating Experience with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson
At first glance, the 2025 Hyundai Tucson is a real head-turner. The exterior design is sharp and modern, the wheels are a great size, and the interior is truly impressive—ambient lighting, leather seats, a sleek cluster panel, and a great sound system. I have the Convenience trim, and visually, it feels like a luxury car. But once you start driving it, the issues become clear.
The biggest problem? The drive quality and that overly sensitive forward collision system. I’m used to four-wheel-drive vehicles, and this one just doesn’t feel the same—especially disappointing since AWD should’ve been standard at this trim level. There are way too many trim options, which makes it hard to find a version that gives you everything without maxing out your budget. It's frustrating to feel like you have to buy the top-tier version just to get decent features.
The forward collision system is what really ruined it for me. Just two weeks after getting the car, it locked up on me in traffic when the car in front of me made a U-turn. It didn't stop abruptly, but my Tucson braked hard and locked down, leaving me stuck—and I ended up getting rear-ended. To make it worse, the person who hit me wasn’t properly insured, and now I’m stuck with the damage and a bumper hanging off a brand-new car. No one warned me that there are sensitivity settings on the forward collision system, which could’ve made a huge difference.
I’ve been loyal to Hyundai for over 10 years, but this experience left me shaken and disappointed. I’ve since adjusted the system to be less sensitive, and while it drives a bit better now, I still don’t feel safe. Honestly, I already don’t want the car anymore. Safety features shouldn’t put you in danger—and sales reps should be up front about how they actually work.
Verified Owner
