2022 Hyundai Tucson
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 381
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Fuel/propulsion system
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 381 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 65 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 124 |
| 2012 | 255 |
| 2013 | 266 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 228 |
| 2016 | 1,621 |
| 2017 | 1,089 |
| 2018 | 396 |
| 2019 | 380 |
| 2020 | 177 |
| 2021 | 79 |
| 2022 | 381 |
| 2023 | 135 |
| 2024 | 96 |
| 2025 | 285 |
| 2026 | 64 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Fuel/propulsion system
35% · 132 reportsEngine
30% · 114 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, she collided with an Elk. The engine caught fire and the vehicle was engulfed in the flames. The driver was able to exit the vehicle safely.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-01
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
17% · 64 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Electrical system
14% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing software and adas.
Show complaint excerpts
My wife was driving my SUV while I was a passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-24
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes
I have a lot of questions. I bought the best trim car for safety, but as a result, nothing worked. The damage to my family caused by this was a lot of damage mentally and physically, and it took a lot of time for these results to come out.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-01
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and air bags
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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
13% · 48 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Show complaint excerpts
When driving have been reviving a warning that says adaptive cruise control failure followed by a short time were the car may unexpectedly break on the interstate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Also filed under Service brakes
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2021-12-02Electrical system, exterior lighting21V938000 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.
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.
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2022Complaint volume 381 complaints filed for this model year.
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-03-30Structure23V038000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
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.
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2026-05-11Trailer hitches25V893000 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a cap of the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Hyundai Tucson — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 132 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 114 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 64 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V938000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting
- Recall 23V038000 · Structure
- Recall 25V893000 · Trailer hitches
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.