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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Tucson Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid ranks 3rd worst among 4 model years with a complaint index of 33 and a "Good" verdict relative to other years. It has 112 complaints, no recalls, and the top problem area is the engine.

Complaints
112
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
6 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
37.5
37.5 city / 37 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine48 (43%)
  2. Electrical System31 (28%)
  3. Other30 (27%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain24 (21%)
  5. Fuel System20 (18%)
  6. Brakes11 (10%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (10%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
  9. Structure & Body4 (4%)
  10. Airbags3 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while parking or backing up at low speed, sometimes resulting in a crash.
  • Some describe brakes that seem to activate or fail on their own, taking control away from the driver.
  • Drivers report the vehicle losing power or failing to accelerate at highway speed, sometimes with a hybrid warning light and a "pull over" message on the dashboard.
  • One owner reported a transmission that whined, shifted poorly, and needed replacement within weeks of purchase.
  • A driver noted the automatic headlight low-beam flap blocking visibility at night in mountain driving.
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per quarter252021 Q32022 Q22023 Q12023 Q42024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1
194 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q1 (25).

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
37.5 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
Combined
37.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Tucson Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Good33112037.5
2023Best034037.5
2024Caution6746037.5

All Hyundai Tucson Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?
Relative to other Tucson Hybrid model years, 2022 has a "Good" verdict with a complaint index of 33, lower than 2024 (67) and 2025 (100), though higher than 2023 (0).
What is the top problem area for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
NHTSA complaints show the engine as the top problem area, accounting for 43% of complaints (48 of 112), with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid, compared to 3 recalls for the 2025 model year.
How does the 2022 Tucson Hybrid compare to other years?
Among the 4 model years with data, 2022 ranks 3rd worst overall, better than 2024 and 2025 but worse than 2023, which had a complaint index of 0 and the "Best" verdict.
What fuel economy does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid get?
EPA rates it at 37.5 mpg combined (37.5 city / 37 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,725.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.