2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid electrical system problems

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1. 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
2. Filed May 7, 2026ORElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   The issue involves the vehicle’s drivetrain and hybrid/electronic control system, where the car suddenly jerked forward in stop-and-go traffic on the freeway as if it had been struck from behind. Immediately following this event, the vehicle would not accelerate beyond approximately 40 mph, indicating a loss of normal power. This created a significant safety risk, as the sudden jerking could have led to a rear-end collision, and the inability to accelerate properly made it…

   NHTSA complaint #11736420 · source
3. Filed Oct 31, 2025NCElectrical SystemEngineOther / Unknown

   While driving the engine would not turn on and we were stuck EV MODE. Lost power , had to pull off to shoulder of road and had to turn vehicle off and back on in order for car to move.

   NHTSA complaint #11696765 · source
4. Filed Sep 9, 2025TXAirbagsBrakesElectrical System

   All warning lights and audible alarms started going off at the same time. EPS, ABS, Auto Hold, Collision warning, Air bags, All wheel drive, brake system, and more.1st time it happened was [XXX], while driving. The car was drivable but I did notice a difference in braking and acceleration. I parked and turned off the car. I did turn the car back on several times and the alarms continued. I finally turned it off for 10 min, and all alarms stopped, but the check engine light…

   NHTSA complaint #11686003 · source
5. Filed Jul 15, 2025TXAirbagsElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   While driving, my entire dashboard lit up with every warning sound and symbol for the car. It would cycle through collision, airbags, braking, all of it. Luckily I was able to drive to a safe place. I let the car sit overnight and the alarms stopped. Took it to service and they could not recreate it and no codes showed up. Second time it happened, the warning sounds and lights didn’t stop. The car would jerk when I tried to put it in drive, so I had it towed to dealership.…

   NHTSA complaint #11673835 · source
6. Filed May 22, 2025MABody & StructureBrakesElectrical System

   I wasn’t even allowed to select all the issues I’ve had with this vehicle since day of purchase three years ago June, and upon picking up the car I have had issues. My leather seats have bubbled up. My car will not merge. It will suddenly accelerate my car drops down in the middle of the road. My moonroof opens on its own. My car windows were randomly roll down on its own. My car breaks itself. My car emergency brake won’t unhook my car. Every single light is now on it. They…

   NHTSA complaint #11662576 · source
7. Filed Jan 20, 2025COElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Hyundai has a service bulletin for their 12V battery but isn’t notifying owners. Today my vehicle stopped working and lost all acceleration on a busy 3 lane street that is 55mph. I was able to limp it to a left turn lane where I had to research the issue and found many others had instances like mine. The battery stops working and subsequently stops the vehicle from accelerating and tells you to ‘stop safely’ with no warning or indication that you’re about to stop moving on a…

   NHTSA complaint #11637204 · source
8. Filed Nov 23, 2024FLElectrical System

   12-volt battery dead after 5 days sitting in garage without starting the car. As a result, the doors could not be opened without removing the cap covering the door keyhole. This cover was very difficult to remove and required roadside assistance. The dealer service department advised on 10/28/24 that the battery required replacement but that no batteries were available. The dealer service department advised that procuring a replacement 12-volt battery would take 1 to 3…

   NHTSA complaint #11626965 · source
9. Filed Oct 17, 2024TXElectrical SystemLighting

   After dark, the headlights will randomly switch from auto to parking lights to headlights on or completely off. When using the selector sometimes takes a few seconds to switch from auto to off and sometimes won’t switch off. This just started three days ago. It happens while it’s parked and while driving the lights will shut off. You can use the switch to turn them on but both auto and off take a while to be selected.

   NHTSA complaint #11620492 · source
10. Filed Sep 17, 2024KYElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The check hybrid system light came on just after I tried to accelerate from a complete stop and I had no acceleration. I had the accelerator pushed to the floor and I got no response and was not able to accelerate two different times within 5 minutes of one another. I was in traffic unable to accelerate. I took it to the dealer and they were unable to find anything wrong and told me to bring it back if it happened again.

    NHTSA complaint #11615093 · source
11. Filed Sep 6, 2024ILElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    On August 1st I was on the highway at 55 mph when my 2022 Hyundai Tucson decelerated to 20 mph and would not go faster. This occurred on the highway at 5:45 pm. This placed myself and others in danger as I was on the highway in the center lane at the time of the deceleration. After turning the car in, the dealership returned the car with no repairs but stating that I engaged a button that caused a limit to the car's speed. I didn't understand but took their word. I drove it…

    NHTSA complaint #11612965 · source
12. Filed Jul 30, 202468,000 miMNElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the gasoline motor failed to activate. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in EV mode and was not gaining forward momentum. The contact observed that the battery gauge needle was on the low end of the battery charge. The contact stated that the "PHEV battery assist lock" was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle…

    NHTSA complaint #11605429 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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