2022 Hyundai Tucson electrical system problems

Related recalls

• 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.

What owners say

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 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
3. Filed Aug 28, 2026108,565 miMAElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ECU software error. The contact was advised to contact the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with…

   NHTSA complaint #11760437 · source
4. Filed Aug 24, 2026MACrashBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My wife was driving my SUV while I was a passenger. We were in the left lane, and put the left turn signal on while traveling south bound approaching an intersection to take a left turn (traveling approximately 3-5 Miles Per Hour and slowing) at the traffic light (traffic light was green). There was a car in front of us that had stopped waiting for oncoming traffic to clear and make the same left turn onto the same road as us. While traveling in this lane we hit a deep pot…

   NHTSA complaint #11759064 · source
5. Filed Aug 14, 20263,212 miTXElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and was cleared; however, the warning light returned hours or days later. The dealer had cleared the check engine warning light approximately 15-16 times. The vehicle occasionally stalled while driving at various speeds. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with terminal engine failure. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be overhauled, and the fuel…

   NHTSA complaint #11756964 · source
6. Filed Aug 3, 202625,800 miGAElectrical SystemLighting

   The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while his wife was operating the vehicle, the vehicle lost headlight functionality without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the radio intermittently failed to operate while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the headlight became operable when his wife was near to her destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number:…

   NHTSA complaint #11754364 · source
7. Filed Jul 29, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   On July 24, 2026, while driving on a marked city street with no vehicle, pedestrian, or obstruction ahead, the Forward Collision-Avoidance system on our 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD applied emergency braking on its own, three to four separate times, each lasting one to two seconds. Traffic behind us nearly struck our vehicle. My family was in the car. This is the latest event in a progressive electrical fault history. In June 2025, under warranty at 48,037 miles, a…

   NHTSA complaint #11753589 · source
8. Filed Jun 24, 2026MDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My 2022 Hyundai Tuscon came to a complete stop on the highway in Colorado twice in the last 2 months for no apparent reason. There weren't any obstacles or cars in front of me that would have caused the car to brake suddenly. I had passengers in the car and we were jolted forward. The air bags did not inflate and we were not hit from behind, but we could have been severely injured or killed. There are numerous "phantom braking" reports like this here on the NHTSA site for…

   NHTSA complaint #11746292 · source
9. Filed Jun 4, 2026OHElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

   I was told there was a known issue with the electrical system with the front bumper harness and wiring harness need to be replaced due to water damage & Vehicle's horn keeps on going out and has to be replace

   NHTSA complaint #11742140 · source
10. Filed Mar 29, 2026HIElectrical SystemEngine

    While driving, I accelerated to merge onto the highway. The check engine light flashed a few times and the engine started wobbling like it was misfiring. I have also been having a parasitic drain on my auxiliary batter that makes the car not open to my key fob that I know works. The dealership told me it was bad fuel, but they “tested the fuel” with no diagnostic report/proof/records, saying that the fuel was bad and had a high concentration of 5% alcohol. They re-did the…

    NHTSA complaint #11727825 · source
11. Filed Mar 29, 2026ILElectrical System

    The car is dead if you do not drive it every 4 days. The battery and system have no power. It has happened multiple times over the past year. Have taken the car to Castle Hyundai of Downers Grove, IL. To date no resolution has been reached wh6 my car looses power. The dealer ran computer checks. Verified the battery had to be reset multiple times. Could not identify any issues with battery or hev system. Contacted Hyundai. Support stated their technical specialist conclusion…

    NHTSA complaint #11727780 · source
12. Filed Mar 12, 2026FLElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    The touchscreen is not reposnive to touch except in one tiny corner. We’re reported this at thw Hyundai dealership at least three times over the years- they said “they can’t see a problem”, which is odd because the screen literally does not respond to touch. When it’s hot, even with the AC on full blast, sometimes we will be driving and the touchscreen starts making beeps and starts going into the settings menu all on its own without being touched, and starts randomly…

    NHTSA complaint #11723851 · 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