How common are engine problems on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

NHTSA lists 48 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid, which is 43% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles.

Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows one crash and no fires linked to these engine complaints for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid.

How does the 2022 Tucson Hybrid compare to later model years for engine complaints?

The 2022 model year had 48 engine complaints (43% share), higher than 2023 (14 complaints, 41%), 2024 (6 complaints, 13%), and 2025 (28 complaints, 20%).

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Engine Problems

Engine complaints account for 48 of 112 total complaints (43%) filed on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, with a median failure mileage of 20,000 miles. One crash was linked to these complaints, but NHTSA lists no related recalls for this issue.

Engine complaints: 48; 43% of 112
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving at highway speeds, sometimes dropping from 65 mph to 35 mph with the engine light triggering.
Multiple complaints describe a hybrid system warning ('HEV Check Hybrid System Stop Safely') that causes the vehicle to lose power and demand the driver pull over.
Some drivers report unintended or excessive acceleration during low-speed maneuvers such as parking or backing up, in one case resulting in a crash.
Owners describe the vehicle failing to accelerate normally at low speed until the pedal is pressed to the floor, with dealers reportedly unable to duplicate or fix the issue.
A separate cluster of complaints describes oil pan leaks and oil warning lights appearing alongside loss of motive power.
Some owners report the transmission struggling and the engine losing power gradually over weeks before a full malfunction.

When 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 17, 2021, latest Aug 19, 2026.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2023 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tucson Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202248 (43%)
202314 (41%)
20246 (13%)
202528 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?: NHTSA lists 48 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid, which is 43% of the 112 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically occur?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows one crash and no fires linked to these engine complaints for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid.
How does the 2022 Tucson Hybrid compare to later model years for engine complaints?: The 2022 model year had 48 engine complaints (43% share), higher than 2023 (14 complaints, 41%), 2024 (6 complaints, 13%), and 2025 (28 complaints, 20%).