Does the Hyundai Tucson qualify for the car loan interest deduction?
The 2025–2028 deduction turns on where a vehicle is finally assembled — not the badge. Here's where the 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson is built and what it means for your loan interest.
Assembly data: NHTSA vPIC + our verified plant lists · Not tax advice · Methodology
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DEPENDS — assembly varies by VIN
The Hyundai Tucson may qualify, depending on your VIN. Assembly is one of four gates — you also need a new vehicle, personal use, a 2025–2028 loan, and income under the phase-out.
The short answer
The Hyundai Tucson is a split case: many are built in Montgomery, Alabama, but a share of US supply is imported from Ulsan, Korea. Because assembly varies unit-by-unit, a Tucson only qualifies if your specific VIN decodes to the Alabama plant.
Where the Hyundai Tucson is assembled
| Assembly plant | Location | Assembly test |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama | Montgomery, AL | ✓ United States |
⚠️ Tucsons are built in Montgomery, AL, but Hyundai also imports US-market Tucsons from Ulsan, Korea. Assembly varies by unit, so the VIN is decisive.
Confirm the other three tests
A US-assembly result is only the first gate. Each remaining condition has its own guide:
New & personal-use — used cars and leases don't qualify→ Loan dated 2025–2028 — refinancing keeps eligibility→ Income under the phase-out — run the MAGI calculator→
Frequently asked questions
Are all Hyundai Tucsons made in the USA?
No. Many Tucsons are built in Montgomery, Alabama, but others are imported from Ulsan, Korea. You must check the VIN to know where yours was assembled.
How do I tell if my Tucson qualifies?
Decode the VIN: a US-built unit satisfies the assembly test, while a Korean-built one fails it. Our VIN checker reads the final-assembly country instantly.
Does the Tucson Hybrid qualify?
It depends on the plant, not the powertrain — decode the VIN. If the final-assembly country is the US, it passes; if it's Korea, it fails.
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