2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine problems

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1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. Filed Mar 31, 2026NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Car is a Gas Hybrid (not plugin). 3 occurrences over the last couple of months. Car emits a warning sound and a message on the dash says "Check Hybrid System. Stop Safely". Basically right after this message the car starts losing power and stops. Doesn't matter if on freeway or not. You need to find a place to pull over or you stop traffic wherever you are. Looks like Hybrid Battery is completely drained. Can not be re-created. Dealer has it now for the 3rd time. Dealer in…

   NHTSA complaint #11728364 · source
7. Filed Nov 20, 2025NJEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I’ve experienced repeated electrical and mechanical issues with my 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. These include full battery drainage without engine activation (leaving me stranded), multiple warning lights, and recently a heater failure that remains unresolved. I’ve had over 8 service visits in two years, and Hyundai has not responded to my formal letter. A detailed timeline is available if needed.

   NHTSA complaint #11700602 · source
8. 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
9. Filed Feb 13, 202520,000 miWAEngine

   The contact owned a 2012 Kia Optima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and was driving slowly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that recently, while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled with an unknown message displayed. The contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11642529 · source
10. Filed Feb 4, 2025COEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The hybrid powertrain system, transmission, or engine appears to be malfunctioning. The vehicle hesitates or stalls when pressing the gas, losing power as if it doesn’t recognize when to transition between EV and gas mode. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 2. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The issue caused the vehicle to…

    NHTSA complaint #11640554 · source
11. 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
12. 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

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