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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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KM8JCDD18SU••••••2025 Hyundai TUCSON
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2025 Hyundai TUCSON build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
255on the model
112builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedForward Collision Avoidance 4Power Train 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Unknown Or OtherMar 2026
"Consider Taking a Break" warning comes on every 3-5 minutes after the car has been driving for an hour or so. Even after stopping, taking a break, and switching drivers, the warning comes on repeatedly. This is not a safety feature - it is a SAFETY HAZARD. It is distracting to…
Forward Collision AvoidanceFeb 2026
The brake assist feature engaged when a second car cut a corner in front of me in Peoria AZ. The brakes engaged, and while waiting for the auto brake to release, a third care came up very fast behind me. I hit the gas in fear of being rear-ended. Apparently, in fear I…
Power TrainApr 2025
This vehicle has had numerous problems since I leased it. To summarize, at times the vehicle randomly shifts out of the ECO mode, usually into the SNOW mode. The engine has also raced, hesitated, bucked, rattled and vibrated when trying to change gears. Sometimes, these actions…
Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the Forward Attention Warning (FAW) system had failed to detect the driver's eyes while wearing sunglasses, causing the cruise control to disengage unintendedly. Several messages advising the driver to pay attention…
Forward Collision AvoidanceDec 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced intermittent phantom braking; the vehicle violently and suddenly slammed on the brakes with no obstructions present, causing the contact to sustain shoulder…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KM8JCDD18SU343216 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.