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2022 Hyundai Tucson

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
74 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA499
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA38 mpg
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Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas compact SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tucson Hybrid Blue, is EPA-rated at 38 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 499 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Tucson Plug-in HybridPlug-in hybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 67 kW AC PMSM353535 (53 MPGe blended)33 mi electric421.7 h$1,800
Tucson Hybrid BlueHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion383838———$1,650
Tucson HybridHybridAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo + 270V Li-Ion373637———$1,700
Tucson FWDGasFWD2.5L 4-cyl263329———$2,150
Tucson AWDGasAWD2.5L 4-cyl242926———$2,400

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 44360, 43800, 43799, 43704, 43753.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Trailer Hitches

290
Park outside51,587 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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 lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.RiskNonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.FixOwners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V893000reported Dec 18, 2025Hyundai Motor America
▲high

Structure

241
16,104 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.RiskA detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
NHTSA campaign 23V038000reported Jan 31, 2023Hyundai Motor America
○minor

Exterior Lighting

214
12 vehicles
ProblemHyundai 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.RiskInoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 21V938000reported Dec 2, 2021Hyundai Motor America

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Engine — Loss of Motive Power closed

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are

Opened Sep 12, 2022 · closed Dec 12, 2023 · action DP22003

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
499complaints filed

31 involved a crash · 5 a fire · 56 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2021: 15 · 2022: 64 · 2023: 122 · 2024: 103 · 2025: 115 · 2026: 80

Most-cited components

Engine157
Fuel/Propulsion System149
Power Train93
Unspecified86
Electrical System83
Forward Collision Avoidance48

What owners describe

“I am very distracted with this NEW car. This is the second time this has happened to my brand new Hyundai Tucson PHEV 2022. I was reversing on a slope, I changed gears to Drive, and then suddenly my car got stuck and stayed on neutral for no reason. Can’t turn off the car, or even change gears anymore. This is terrib…”Jul 5, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. On another occasion while attempting …”Jun 22, 2023 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Three incidents of shifting from park to drive or reverse and car does not move in the drive or reverse. Turning PHEV car off seems to reset it. Third time car had a high pitch whine and trying to move in reverse caused a strong shudder and check engine light to come on. Diagnostic code for power train P072200. Turned …”Jan 13, 2023 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆17%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning.

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Other Tucson model years

F

2026 Hyundai Tucson

5 recalls · 82 complaints

F

2025 Hyundai Tucson

7 recalls · 416 complaints

F

2024 Hyundai Tucson

4 recalls · 143 complaints

C

2023 Hyundai Tucson

2 recalls · 174 complaints

B

2021 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 78 complaints

B

2020 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 176 complaints

B

2019 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 377 complaints

B

2018 Hyundai Tucson

1 recalls · 394 complaints

D

2017 Hyundai Tucson

3 recalls · 1,084 complaints

F

2016 Hyundai Tucson

5 recalls · 1,616 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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