2022 Hyundai Tucson problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 385 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
385
Recalls
3
Crashes
25
Fires
4
Injuries
54
Median mileage
25,950 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion is the most-reported problem area, named in 137 of 385 complaints (36%).
  • Engine (116) and transmission & drivetrain (64) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 25,950 mi.
  • Owners reported 25 crashes, 4 fires and 54 injuries.
  • The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 3rd of 22 Hyundai Tucson model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 387% more complaints than the 2021 model year (79).

2022 Hyundai Tucson problems by category

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion · 2 crashes
    137 complaints
  • Engine · 3 crashes
    116 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes
    64 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 3 crashes
    55 complaints
  • Electrical System · 2 crashes
    54 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 10 crashes
    47 complaints
  • Brakes · 7 crashes
    34 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 4 crashes
    14 complaints
  • Airbags · 9 crashes
    12 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Lighting
    8 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    6 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    6 complaints
  • Suspension · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts · 1 crash
    3 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
Fuel/propulsion system132
Engine115
Power train62
Unknown or other54
Electrical system52
Service brakes32
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking24
Forward collision avoidance: warnings20

When problems happen (mileage)

13Under 10k1310k–30k1130k–60k660k–100k1100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints that list mileage.

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls (3)

  • Recall 25V893000Dec 18, 202551,587 vehiclesPark outside
    TRAILER HITCHES

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

    Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

  • Recall 23V038000Jan 31, 202316,104 vehicles
    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS · STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

    Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

  • Recall 21V938000Dec 2, 202112 vehicles
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.

    Risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.

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…

  • DP22003Opened Sep 12, 2022Closed Dec 12, 2023

    Loss of Motive Power

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complain…

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints

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

  1. Filed Oct 8, 2026INDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System
    Approximately one week after having my oil changed at a Hyundai dealership, I began experiencing intermittent collision safety alerts and multiple dashboard warning lights. On three separate occasions when I started the vehicle, warnings appeared for the forward and rear collision systems, along with multiple other sensor warnings and engine warning lights. During one incident while driving in traffic, the forward collision warning activated and the vehicle abruptly applied…
    NHTSA complaint #11769832 · source
  2. Filed Oct 6, 202620,000 miFLBrakes
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the vehicle stopped. The failure was intermittent at first but became more persistent. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
    NHTSA complaint #11769286 · source
  3. Filed Sep 30, 2026RITransmission & Drivetrain
    On three occasions my car suddenly stopped transferring power by not accelerating when the gas pedal was pressed. The first time the engine light came on and when I brought it for service they said it was a sensor covered by warranty and repaired it. The second time it happened while I was trying to merge with traffic on the highway. I took an exit and managed to get to the dealer. They replaced the fuel injector and fuel line. The third time, first the car struggled to…
    NHTSA complaint #11767946 · source
  4. Filed Sep 28, 2026INFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    My car suddenly broke down on the side of a busy highway halfway through my workday. When attempting to restart it, all warning lights came on on the dashboard and I could see white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while the car shook. I had it towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership and they confirmed it was broken fuel injector(s). I do not have the broken piece to show as it is with the dealership. It has not been examined by police or insurance. No warning lights…
    NHTSA complaint #11767411 · source
  5. Filed Sep 10, 2026GAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Vehicle Fuel Injector code P053F84 Reading on 9/9/26, this is the second time vehicle was taken to the dealership for the exact same problem, the idle button in orange, and displayed, first visit while vehicle within warranty limits technician stated couldn't find anything wrong, now vehicle is out of warranty and dealership wants $1300 to fix the same issue.also the Engine was hesitating at each occurrence.
    NHTSA complaint #11763264 · source
  6. Filed Sep 3, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    I had just started accelerating from a stop light at 715 am on a clear morning. I was not close to any other cars and there was no traffic entering. Without warning my collision warning came on and brought the car to a sudden stop. This is damgerous and I am lucky I was not rear ended
    NHTSA complaint #11761873 · source
  7. Filed Aug 31, 202669,000 miMABody & StructureElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal indicator light failed to illuminate on the instrument panel upon depressing the turn signal lever to make a right turn. No warning lights illuminated. Additionally, upon depressing the turn signal lever to make a left turn, the left turn signal indicator light failed to illuminate. The contact stated that the failure progressed. While driving at…
    NHTSA complaint #11760871 · source
  8. Filed Aug 29, 2026TXEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    In April 2026 (29,805 miles) I was on an interstate underpass U-turn and when I went to accelerate from the U-turn, the vehicle “revved”, had difficulty accelerating, and appeared to not go into the next gear for a roughly 10 seconds, meaning I was unable to accelerate and get out of the way from oncoming traffic. Traffic slowed and the vehicle suddenly returned to normal (no warning lights appeared) and I drove home cautiously with hazards on. When attempting to leave less…
    NHTSA complaint #11760655 · 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