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2022 Hyundai Tucson Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 124 complaints on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, 33% of its 381 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area on this model year, though 7 crashes and 2 fires are tied to these reports.

Engine complaints
124
33% of 381
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
32,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low parking-lot speeds even with the brake pedal depressed, in some cases striking curbs, bollards, or buildings.
  • Some vehicles caught fire, including one case following a collision and another while the vehicle was parked and unattended.
  • Several owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes at traffic lights or highway speed, requiring a restart.
  • One owner reported the engine overheating with water pump damage attributed to loose compressor bolts from manufacturing.
  • Owners describe intermittent loss of power or inability to accelerate past a low speed, with the issue clearing after restarting the vehicle.
  • One report describes rough idling, shaking, and stalling at highway speed with the engine failing to restart properly afterward.

When 2022 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 4, 2021, latest Sep 10, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Tucson engine complaints: complaints filed per month6Aug 2021Jun 2022Jan 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Dec 2024Aug 2025Mar 2026
124 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2023 (6).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 201010 (17%)
  2. 201147 (38%)
  3. 2012172 (67%)
  4. 2013160 (60%)
  5. 2014114 (57%)
  6. 2015126 (56%)
  7. 2016504 (31%)
  8. 2017662 (61%)
  9. 2018256 (65%)
  10. 2019204 (54%)
  11. 202075 (42%)
  12. 202143 (54%)
  13. 2022124 (33%)
  14. 202333 (25%)
  15. 202423 (24%)
  16. 202524 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have?
NHTSA lists 124 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, which is 33% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson engine?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the engine problem area on the 2022 Tucson.
At what mileage do 2022 Tucson engine problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2022 Tucson is 32,000 miles.
Are the engine problems on the 2022 Tucson dangerous?
NHTSA complaint data tied to engine issues on this model year includes 7 crashes and 2 fires, with 2 injuries reported.
How does the 2022 Tucson compare to other Tucson years for engine complaints?
The 2022 Tucson's 33% engine complaint share is lower than several other model years, such as 2017 at 61% and 2018 at 65%.

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.