repaired · 2026 Q3
Trailer hitches
Park outsideNewRisk. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.
2022 Hyundai TucsonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 389 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-038 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Tucson has problems
389 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
132Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
115Engine4 crash/fire/injury
64Power train2 crash/fire/injury
54Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
39Forward collision avoidance9 crash/fire/injury
32Service brakes
14Vehicle speed control
12Air bags
9Back over prevention
7017 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 132 | 2 |
| Engine | 115 | 4 |
| Power train | 64 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 3 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 39 | 9 |
| Service brakes | 32 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 4 |
| Air bags | 12 | 9 |
| Back over prevention | 9 | 1 |
| 17 other systems | 70 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Body: roof and pillars
Risk. A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Tucson year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tucson median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Tucson safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Tucson owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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