2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, most often about engine. There are 0 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
113
Recalls
0
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Median mileage
19,500 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 41 of 113 complaints (36%).
  • Electrical System (28) and transmission & drivetrain (24) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 19,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 6 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 2nd of 5 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems by category

  • 41 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 2 crashes
    29 complaints
  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    28 complaints
  • 24 complaints
  • 20 complaints
  • Brakes · 4 crashes
    12 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 1 crash
    12 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 1 crash
    11 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    7 complaints
  • Lighting
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Engine41
Unknown or other29
Electrical system26
Power train24
Fuel/propulsion system19
Service brakes11
Vehicle speed control10
Exterior lighting5

When problems happen (mileage)

6Under 10k710k–30k230k–60k160k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints that list mileage.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • DP22005Opened Jan 27, 2023Closed Aug 7, 2023led to recall 22V063000

    Pedestrian alert sounds

    NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after Marc…

Recent 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 6, 202617,000 miFLBrakes
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the vehicle came to a stop. The failure occurred intermittently at first but became a persistent failure. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
    NHTSA complaint #11769292 · source
  2. Filed Aug 31, 2026MNOther / Unknown
    My vehicle suffered a disabling failure 325 miles from home due to an open Safety Recall campaign. The vehicle is repaired under Campaign Claim #43195279, but Hyundai Corporate is actively denying both a reunite transport tow and travel rental accommodations to retrieve the vehicle. The manufacturer is failing to provide a reasonable or accessible remedy, leaving me completely carless at home for 3 days due to an admitted safety defect with no way to retrieve my vehicle 325…
    NHTSA complaint #11761059 · source
  3. Filed Aug 19, 2026MADriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain
    System/Component Failed & Inspection: The vehicle suffers from recurring failures across the engine, powertrain, electronic throttle control, and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) control systems (DTCs P0524, P0642, P2118, P022100). The vehicle is fully available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While driving, the vehicle suffered a complete, sudden loss of motive power on an active highway entrance ramp. The engine stalled in moving traffic with zero throttle…
    NHTSA complaint #11758103 · source
  4. Filed Aug 6, 2026CAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    While driving my 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, the vehicle suddenly lost power, began shaking, and all warning lights illuminated at once. The car would not accelerate properly and became unsafe to operate in traffic. After pulling over and restarting the vehicle, the warnings cleared, but the issue has occurred more than once. It first occurred 3/25/26. The dealer was not able to reproduce the issue but found numerous faults and reset them. This is a serious safety concern…
    NHTSA complaint #11755202 · source
  5. Filed Aug 4, 2026MIEngine
    I am reporting a critical Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve and electrical circuit failure on my 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The failure resulted in the check engine light illuminating, diagnostic codes identifying an EGR system malfunction, and visible corrosion found within the EGR connector and extension harness. This component breakdown causes severe performance risks, risk of sudden loss of engine power, and compromises vehicle safety. Diagnostic & Technical…
    NHTSA complaint #11754790 · source
  6. Filed Jul 29, 2026VAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    On XXX the vehicle lost motive power while my wife was accelerating to merge onto a highway with our two young children aboard. It would not accelerate and she was forced to pull over in an active merge area. Simultaneous warnings illuminated: Electronic Parking Brake, ESC, Forward Collision Avoidance, Blind Spot Detection, and hybrid system, with "Check Hybrid System" displayed. No crash or injury occurred, but loss of propulsion during a highway merge created serious…
    NHTSA complaint #11753579 · source
  7. Filed Jul 28, 2026ILFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    This is the 4th time that a new fuel pump has been replaced on this 2022 Hyundai Tucson hybrid. I think the car part needs a recall because the fuel pump keeps breaking.
    NHTSA complaint #11753303 · source
  8. Filed Jul 14, 202648,000 miILEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving, after an hour, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering abnormally and the vehicle lost motive power. The driver was unable to maintain a steady speed while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was making an abnormal sound while driving at 60 MPH, and the vehicle was struggling to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The blue link indicated that the failure was associated with DTC:…
    NHTSA complaint #11750241 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology