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2022 Hyundai Tucson Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints make up 136 of 381 total complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson (36%), the highest share of any Tucson model year. NHTSA lists no related recalls, and reported failures involved 2 crashes with median mileage at failure of 34,219 miles.

Fuel System complaints
136
36% of 381
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
34,219 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly at highway speeds, sometimes near 65-75 mph, with no warning lights.
  • Owners report faulty fuel injectors that were replaced by dealers, with some vehicles stalling again months later after the repair.
  • Engine sputters, hesitates, or drops into limp mode with reduced top speed after a GDI fuel pump failure.
  • Sudden loss of throttle response or acceleration while merging or shifting gears, forcing the vehicle to coast to the shoulder.
  • Some owners noticed a significant loss of power on acceleration during routine driving, even after standard maintenance.

When 2022 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 30, 2022, latest Sep 10, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Tucson fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month12Aug 2022Jun 2023Nov 2023Jul 2024Dec 2024May 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026
136 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (12).

Fuel System recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tucson model year

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

  1. 20100 (0%)
  2. 20111 (1%)
  3. 20125 (2%)
  4. 20136 (2%)
  5. 20146 (3%)
  6. 201513 (6%)
  7. 201656 (3%)
  8. 201777 (7%)
  9. 201822 (6%)
  10. 201925 (7%)
  11. 20206 (3%)
  12. 20218 (10%)
  13. 2022136 (36%)
  14. 202318 (14%)
  15. 20247 (7%)
  16. 20251 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
NHTSA lists 136 Fuel System complaints for the 2022 Tucson, which is 36% of the 381 total complaints filed for that model year — the highest share among all Tucson years.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this fuel system issue on the 2022 Tucson.
At what mileage do 2022 Tucson fuel system problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 34,219 miles.
Did the fuel system problems cause any crashes?
NHTSA lists 2 crashes associated with Fuel System complaints for the 2022 Tucson, and no fires or injuries.
How does the 2022 Tucson compare to other years for fuel system complaints?
The 2022 model's 36% share of complaints tied to the Fuel System is far higher than other years, which range from 0% to 14%, making 2022 an outlier for this issue.

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.