2025 Hyundai Tucson Side Curtain Airbag Recall 25V809000
Hyundai has issued a safety recall, 25V809000, for certain 2025 Tucson vehicles because the side curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly. This defect could prevent the airbags from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Why This Matters
Hyundai Motor America has issued a safety recall, 25V809000, for certain 2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. The primary concern is that the side curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly during manufacturing. If these airbags do not deploy as intended in a crash, the risk of injury to occupants is significantly increased.
This 2025 Hyundai Tucson recall addresses a critical safety component, emphasizing the importance of ensuring all safety systems function correctly.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 25V809000 and Hyundai's internal numbers 289 and 029G, specifically targets the side curtain airbags in certain 2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. The defect involves the improper installation of these airbags, which could prevent them from deploying effectively during a collision.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2025 Hyundai Tucson should be aware of this potential issue. Hyundai began mailing owner notification letters on December 29, 2025. You can also check if your specific vehicle is included in this 2025 Hyundai Tucson recall by visiting the NHTSA website and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VINs involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Hyundai dealers will correct the issue by reinstalling the side curtain airbags properly. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners. If you receive a notification or confirm your vehicle is affected, contact your local Hyundai dealership to schedule the necessary service.
Owners with questions can contact Hyundai customer service directly at 1-855-371-9460. Please reference Hyundai's recall numbers 289 or 029G when calling.
Source: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 25V809000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the issue with the 2025 Hyundai Tucson's airbags?
- The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is subject to recall 25V809000 because the side curtain airbags may not have been installed correctly. This improper installation can prevent the airbags from deploying as intended during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- How will Hyundai fix the airbag problem?
- Hyundai dealers will reinstall the side curtain airbags in affected 2025 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. This repair will be completed free of charge to the owner.
- When will owners be notified about the 2025 Hyundai Tucson recall?
- Hyundai began mailing owner notification letters for recall 25V809000 on December 29, 2025. You can also check your VIN on the NHTSA website, where affected VINs became searchable on November 22, 2025.
- What are the recall numbers for this issue?
- The official NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 25V809000. Hyundai's internal numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G.
What Hyundai Tucson owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 22 model years.
- 6,738
- Owner complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 564
- Service bulletins
- 276
- Crashes reported
- 145
- Fires reported
- 256
- Injuries reported
The 2025 model year
451 complaints, the 4th most of 22 model years on file. Owners reported 40 crashes, 2 fires and 25 injuries for this year, which also has 7 recalls on file.
Air Bags, the system this article covers, accounts for 198 of 6,738 complaints (3%), including 5 for 2025.
Complaints by model year
| 2012 | 255 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 266 | |
| 2014 | 202 | |
| 2015 | 229 | |
| 2016 | 1,626 | |
| 2017 | 1,095 | |
| 2018 | 399 | |
| 2019 | 385 | |
| 2022 | 509 | |
| 2025 | 451 |
Most-reported systems
- Engine — 2,451
- Power Train — 1,273
- Electrical System — 849
- Service Brakes — 761
- Forward Collision Avoidance — 432
Latest recalls for the 2025 model year
- 26V400000 — Electrical System (Jun 2026)
- 26V316000 — Forward Collision Avoidance (May 2026)
- 26V047000 — Electrical System (Jan 2026)
Recent owner reports about air bags
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle hydroplaned, causing the driver to lose steering control, and the vehicle struck a concrete median wall.
Read owner complaints →The contact leased a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, another driver cut her off while in an intersection which activated the emergency brake system. As a result, the contact was hit from behind by another vehicle.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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