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2022 Hyundai Tucson

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
386
Received Jun 2021 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
3
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
4
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Fuel pump fails and engine stalls40 complaints · 10% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason23 complaints · 6.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Unintended acceleration despite braking19 complaints · 4.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #25V893000Park outsideHyundai 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.
  • Recall #23V038000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
View recall details

BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 25 crashes, 4 fires, 14 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

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Showing all 21 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

5 more problems

Brakes

Electrical & lights

2 more problems

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

Body, doors & glass

Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
16
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
June 20211
July 20212
August 20211
September 20211
October 20212
November 20213
December 20211
January 20221
February 20223
March 20222
April 20220
May 20220
June 20225
July 20228
August 20226
September 20221
October 20225
November 20228
December 20222
January 20234
February 20237
March 20237
April 20234
May 20236
June 20238
July 20237
August 202310
September 20237
October 20234
November 20238
December 20238
January 20241
February 20243
March 20242
April 20245
May 20242
June 20242
July 202410
August 202416
September 202413
October 202412
November 20248
December 20246
January 20257
February 20257
March 202510
April 20256
May 202510
June 202512
July 20257
August 20254
September 202513
October 20256
November 202511
December 20257
January 202611
February 20268
March 20269
April 20265
May 20268
June 20268
July 20264
August 202613
September 20265
October 20263
Total386

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls4010%10×
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason236.0%4×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Oct 2022
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 3.4%
Unintended acceleration despite braking194.9%1.9×
Check engine light comes on repeatedly174.4%2.1×
Glass shatters or cracks without impact164.2%1×
Engine suddenly shuts off while driving164.2%0.7×
Engine stalls and loses power while driving153.9%3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jun 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.6%
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own143.6%1.1×
Vehicle catches fire from wiring133.4%1.2×
Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed112.9%2.8×
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes102.6%1.5×
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips92.3%–
Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline71.8%3.1×
Headlights dim or fail at night61.6%1.1×NHTSA recall #21V938000
Turn signals work intermittently or fail61.6%–NHTSA recall #25V893000
Horn fails with airbag warning light51.3%6.8×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2025
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.9%
Tires blow out or tread separates51.3%–
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed51.3%4.1×
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly30.8%–
Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines30.8%–
Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly30.8%5.7×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.7%

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #25V893000December 18, 202551,587 vehicles affected

    Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.

    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 lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

    Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy

    Owners 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 recall #23V038000January 31, 202316,104 vehicles affected

    structure: body: roof and pillars; structure: critical fasteners

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

    A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

  • NHTSA recall #21V938000December 2, 202112 vehicles affected

    electrical system: software; exterior lighting

    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.

    Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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