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2022 Hyundai Tucson Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 33 brake complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, 9% of all complaints filed for the year, with 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. There are no related brake recalls on file. Median mileage at failure was 300 miles.

Brakes complaints
33
9% of 381
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of braking response, with the pedal going to the floor and the vehicle continuing into an intersection.
  • Some drivers describe the vehicle surging forward at low parking-lot speeds even while the brake pedal was applied.
  • Brake and power steering assist reportedly cut out together at low speed, causing a temporary loss of vehicle control.
  • Front brake rotors developed hot spots and abnormal vibration during sustained downhill braking, according to one dealer diagnosis.
  • Unexplained warning lights, random emergency braking activation, and lane drift were reported alongside brake failures.
  • Automatic braking systems reportedly engaged or failed unpredictably, in one case stopping the car to avoid a collision and in another leaving brakes unresponsive.

When 2022 Hyundai Tucson brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2022, latest Aug 24, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Tucson brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2022Mar 2023Aug 2023Jan 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jul 2026
33 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 201014 (24%)
  2. 201140 (32%)
  3. 201237 (15%)
  4. 201342 (16%)
  5. 201456 (28%)
  6. 201570 (31%)
  7. 201656 (3%)
  8. 201750 (5%)
  9. 201843 (11%)
  10. 2019121 (32%)
  11. 202044 (25%)
  12. 202112 (15%)
  13. 202233 (9%)
  14. 202319 (14%)
  15. 202416 (17%)
  16. 202539 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 33 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Tucson, which is 9% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the brake system on the 2022 Tucson.
Did the 2022 Tucson brake problems cause crashes or injuries?
Yes. Owner complaints tied to brakes report 7 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
At what mileage do 2022 Tucson brake problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2022 Tucson is 300 miles.
How does the 2022 Tucson compare to other model years for brake complaints?
The 2022 Tucson's brake complaints are 9% of its total complaints, lower than years like 2019 (32%) and 2015 (31%), but the 2022 model still has 33 filed complaints.

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.