Reliable Auto DB

2022 Hyundai Tucson reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson holds 381 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 71 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tucson years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch, Roof and pillars, and Electrical system, software.

2012 Hyundai Tucson
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Complaints

381

Per year

71

Recalls

3

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (131 of 381), then Engine (115) and Powertrain (63). Those filings include 25 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 10 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Tucson has 79 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2023 has 133 complaints, 33 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Hyundai Tucson. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall trailer hitch 2025-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 25V893000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall structure, body, roof and pillars 2023-01-31 · NHTSA campaign 23V038000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
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.
Recall electrical system, software 2021-12-02 · NHTSA campaign 21V938000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (381 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
131
Engine
115
Powertrain
63
Electrical system
53
Forward collision avoidance
38
Service brakes
32
Speed control
14
Air bags
12
Back-over prevention
8
Exterior lighting
8
Lane departure
8
Visibility and wipers
7
Steering
6
Visibility
6
Fuel system, gasoline
5
Structure
5
Tires
5
Seat belts
3
Suspension
3
Trailer hitch
3
Equipment
2
Air brakes
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

25

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

10

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1120214120228020238020241002025692026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Vehicle Fuel Injector code P053F84 Reading on 9/9/26, this is the second time vehicle was taken to the dealership for the exact same problem, the idle button in orange, and displayed, first visit while vehicle within…"
    Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-10
  • "I had just started accelerating from a stop light at 715 am on a clear morning. I was not close to any other cars and there was no traffic entering. Without warning my collision warning came on and brought the car to a…"
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-03
  • "The car was shaking, idling and accelerating and engine lights on."
    Engine, Lane departure, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-02
  • "The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal indicator light failed to illuminate on the instrument panel upon depressing the turn signal…"
    Electrical system, trailer hitch · filed 2026-08-31
  • "In April 2026 (29,805 miles) I was on an interstate underpass U-turn and when I went to accelerate from the U-turn, the vehicle “revved”, had difficulty accelerating, and appeared to not go into the next gear for a…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-08-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tucson all-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 24 29 26 MPG $2500
Tucson front-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 26 33 29 MPG $2250
Tucson hybrid 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 37 36 37 MPG $1750
Tucson hybrid Blue 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 38 38 38 MPG $1700
Tucson Plug-in hybrid 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic (AM-S6) All-wheel drive 35 35 35 MPG / 420 mi range $1850

Specs and fitment

4th generation (NX4), 2021–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (2.5L and 1.6L turbo hybrid/PHEV where equipped)
Tire size 235/60R18 to 245/45R19 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 2,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Safety recall 21V-938 covers certain 2022 Tucson vehicles whose Integrated Central Control Unit software could leave headlights or taillights inoperative; dealers updated that ICU software. Safety recall 23V-038 covers certain 2022 Tucson (and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz) vehicles whose roof moldings may detach and become a road hazard; dealers inspect and replace or secure the moldings. Safety recall 23V-526 covers certain 2023-2024 Tucson vehicles among other Hyundai models: the Idle Stop & Go electric oil-pump controller may overheat and raise fire risk; owners should park outside until dealers inspect and replace the controller as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson holds 381 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 71 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tucson years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Trailer hitch, Roof and pillars, and Electrical system, software.

What are common problems with a 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (131 of 381), then Engine (115) and Powertrain (63). Those filings include 25 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 10 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Tucson has 79 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2023 has 133 complaints, 33 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Hyundai Tucson been recalled?

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 381 complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Hyundai Tucson get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is 33 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Tucson take?

5W-20 or 0W-20 (2.0L and 1.6L turbo per manual)

What does NHTSA recall 20V-543 cover on the Hyundai Tucson?

Safety recall 20V-543 covers certain 2016-2021 Tucson vehicles: the anti-lock brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) can corrode internally and short, with a possible engine-compartment fire; dealers replace the HECU fuse, and for 2019-2021 also update ESC software,…

What generation is the 2013 Hyundai Tucson?

3rd generation (TL) (2012-2020).