2022 Hyundai Tucson problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 500 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, filed between 2021-06-22 and 2026-09-10. The most common problem areas are the engine (158, 32%), fuel/propulsion system (150, 30%) and power train (93, 19%). Owners reported 31 crashes, 5 fires and 56 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 158 | 32% | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 150 | 30% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 93 | 19% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 86 | 17% | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 82 | 16% | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 49 | 10% | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 43 | 9% | 11 | 1 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 25 | 5% | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 15 | 3% | 10 | 1 | 50 |
| Exterior lighting | 13 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 12 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 10 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 8 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 158 complaints
- 158 complaints of 500 (32%) name the engine.
- 48 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 3 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 150 complaints
- 150 complaints of 500 (30%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 48 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Power train: 93 complaints
- 93 complaints of 500 (19%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 48 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Electrical system: 82 complaints
- 82 complaints of 500 (16%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 30 of them also name the engine; owners reported 4 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson; the recall, campaign 21V938000, says: “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.”
Forward collision avoidance: 49 complaints
- 49 complaints of 500 (10%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 16 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 10 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
Service brakes: 43 complaints
- 43 complaints of 500 (9%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 16 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 11 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 64 |
| 2023 | 122 |
| 2024 | 103 |
| 2025 | 115 |
| 2026 | 81 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson's most common problem areas are the engine (158 of 500 complaints), fuel/propulsion system (150 of 500 complaints) and power train (93 of 500 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA has 500 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, including 31 reported crashes and 5 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.