2022 Hyundai Tucson: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 364 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
364
Complaints
3
Recalls
24
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
54
Injuries
151.6
Severity index
Severity index 151.6 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 96 2022 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks 11 of 96 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 89% of its model-year peers. See the full 2022 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 127 | 34.9% |
| ENGINE | 109 | 29.9% |
| POWER TRAIN | 62 | 17.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 52 | 14.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 47 | 12.9% |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 33 | 9.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 32 | 8.8% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 14 | 3.8% |
The single most-reported system is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, cited in 127 of 364 complaints (34.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 80 |
| 2025 | 100 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 52 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 5.0x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21V938000 | 02/12/2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 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. |
| 23V038000 | 31/01/2023 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach. |
| 25V893000 | 19/12/2025 | 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 lig |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.