2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. Filed Jan 28, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   Repeat Repair Timeline – Loss of Acceleration Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Blue Issue: Intermittent loss of acceleration from a complete stop (safety concern) Occurrence 1 Approx. Date: 12/2025 Mileage: ~ 48000 Description: Vehicle failed to accelerate immediately after a complete stop. Pressed accelerator and experienced a noticeable delay before the vehicle moved. No warning lights. Turned on and off. Restarted normal. Action Taken: No service visit at this time.…

   NHTSA complaint #11714075 · source
5. 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
6. Filed Dec 19, 2024COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   This problem has happened 4 times in the last two months. After about 15 minutes of either moving very slowly, or being parked and idling, the engine does not start when the gas pedal is pressed. The car accelerates as normal since it is in EV mode, giving the driver the impression the car is operating properly. After driving around 1/4 mile the car loses drive power very quickly - full speed to zero in several seconds - because the car is in EV (battery) mode only. This…

   NHTSA complaint #11631538 · source
7. 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
8. Filed Jul 27, 2024OKElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Car lunched from a traveling in traffic 50+ mph to 39 mph and then had to push the pedal to the floor to get it off the highway and on the side during 5 o'clock traffic. Said something about the hybrid battery and went dead. Dealer has had it for 11 days and still can't get it started. Apparently there are THREE batteries in relation to this hybrid and all 3 don't work and never seen this before. Since it's been at the dealer, hyundai has emailed me no less than 3 times that…

   NHTSA complaint #11604877 · source
9. Filed Jul 18, 2024AZFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The hybrid system flashes "Check Hybrid System" then the check engine and check HEV lights are illuminated. The vehicle loses power and even with the gas pedal pushed firmly to the floor the engine isn't producing power. This is a safety issue because I've lost power while driving on busy roads and can't clear the intersection, etc. This was reproduced at the dealership and Hyundai is performing a warranty replacement of the "hybrid system". I wanted to make NHTSA aware of…

   NHTSA complaint #11603250 · source
10. Filed Apr 4, 2024DCFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving, my vehicle suddenly lost all power and didn't respond to the accelerator. The "check engine" and "hybrid system failure" lights came on, jeopardizing my safety and that of other road users. The car overheats significantly, to the extent that the air conditioning only blows hot air. This situation forced me to pull over on the highway shoulder, creating an additional risk for everyone involved in traffic.

    NHTSA complaint #11581051 · source
11. Filed Nov 28, 2023OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    On June 1, 2023 I was driving on a highway, suddenly lost the ability to accelerate, the car suddenly losing power and a warning message said to leave the road and have hybrid system checked. I pulled over, car idling, reentered highway only able to use low speed ( was 55 mph zone) to get to an exit a short distance away I had to be towed, the warning message still appearing at the dealership but no problem could be identified. This was an extremely dangerous situation, I…

    NHTSA complaint #11557218 · source
12. Filed Sep 5, 2023AKFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    On 9/3/23, driver was waiting at a stop sign to turn left. When driver accelerated into the highway, there was no power and the vehicle would only go 5-10 mph. Warning lights came on to check the hybrid system with the HEV indicator light. Driver pulled over. Restarted car and engine was stuttering. Was able to drive a few miles to a safer location. Started car on 9/4/23, again it had a rough start. Driver waited until the vehicle sounded normal. The vehicle immediately lost…

    NHTSA complaint #11542651 · 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