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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 18% of its 112 total complaints for the year, with one crash reported and no fires or injuries. Median mileage at failure was 4,000. No related recalls are on file.

Fuel System complaints
20
18% of 112
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
4,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses power and decelerates while driving, often triggering a check-hybrid-system or check-engine light with no prior warning.
  • Accelerator pedal is pressed to the floor but the vehicle fails to respond, sometimes limiting speed to a crawl in traffic.
  • Hybrid system failure warning appears alongside stalling or stuttering, forcing drivers to pull over or coast to the shoulder.
  • Some owners report the issue recurring after a dealer visit where technicians found no fault with the diagnostic computer.
  • A subset of cases involve loss of both acceleration and braking response at the same time, requiring the vehicle to be towed.

When 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2022, latest Jul 29, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2022Apr 2023Jul 2023Sep 2023Apr 2024Sep 2024Nov 2025Mar 2026
20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Jul 2023 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tucson Hybrid model year

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

  1. 202220 (18%)
  2. 20237 (21%)
  3. 20244 (9%)
  4. 20254 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
NHTSA records 20 fuel system complaints for the 2022 model year, making up 18% of the 112 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Tucson Hybrid fuel or hybrid system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area as of the latest update.
At what mileage do these fuel system problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 4,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash linked to this problem area, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does 2022 compare to other Tucson Hybrid years for this issue?
The 2022 model year has the highest complaint count in this area at 20, compared to 7 in 2023, 4 in 2024, and 4 in 2025.

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.