2022 Hyundai Tucson Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
90/100
#3 most-complained of 21 Tucson years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson ranks 3rd worst out of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 90 and 381 NHTSA complaints. Fuel System and Engine issues dominate, and three recalls cover structure/body and electrical software problems.
- Complaints
- 381
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 25 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 54 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26 city / 33 hwy
Top 2022 Hyundai Tucson problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System136 (36%)
- Engine124 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain63 (17%)
- Electrical System59 (15%)
- Other55 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras44 (12%)
- Brakes33 (9%)
- Airbags12 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers12 (3%)
- Structure & Body9 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine catching fire after a low-speed or moderate-speed collision, sometimes with warning lights on beforehand.
- Some describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking or at highway speeds, occasionally causing a collision.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in multiple rear-end and side-impact crashes despite meaningful vehicle damage.
- Automatic emergency braking and collision mitigation systems reportedly failed to engage before a crash.
- Seat belts are described as failing to restrain occupants during a rear-end collision.
2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V893000Dec 18, 2025Structure & Body51,587 vehiclesPark Outside
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.
Risk: 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 23V038000Jan 31, 2023Structure & Body16,104 vehicles
Structure:body:roof and pillars
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk: 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 21V938000Dec 2, 2021Electrical System12 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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.
Risk: 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.
2022 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Tucson ranks 3rd worst among 21 model years with a complaint index of 90, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other Tucson years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
- NHTSA data shows Fuel System complaints make up 36% of reports, followed by Engine at 33% and Transmission & Powertrain at 17%.
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
- NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2022 Tucson, covering a tow hitch wiring harness that can let in water, detaching roof moldings, and an ICU software issue that could leave headlights inoperative.
- At what mileage do 2022 Tucson problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all reported issues is 26,100 miles, though Transmission & Powertrain complaints have a much lower median of 5,500 miles.
- How does the 2022 Tucson compare to other bad Tucson years?
- The 2022 Tucson's complaint index of 90 is lower than 2016's 95 and 2025's 100, but higher than 2017, 2018, and 2019, all of which also carry an Avoid verdict.