NHTSA has received 498 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, or 106.6 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.53, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #85 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 92% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 72% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2021-06-22 and 2026-09-02. Median delay from incident to filing: 7 days.
498Complaints
106.6Complaints per year on the road
2.53Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
3Recalls · ⚠ 1
7.0%Share involving a crash or fire
119Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2021) drew 13.7 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 47.4 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 201 complaints, 172% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (31.7% of complaints), followed by Fuel system (18.3%) and Electrical (10.4%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “check”, “injector”, “fuel” and “accelerate”. 35 reports (7.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 56 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 29 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was years three to five (35% of incidents). In the last 12 months 119 new complaints were filed, versus 121 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for this model year, 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. 17% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles2.53
vs. other Hyundai models1.92
vs. other 2022 models2.73
vs. other Compact SUVs1.72
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (201)2.72
My wife was driving my SUV while I was a passenger. We were in the left lane, and put the left turn signal on while traveling south bound approaching an intersection to take a left turn (traveling approximately 3-5 Miles Per Hour and slowing) at the traffic…
Electrical · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759064 · Crash
On 3 occasions over my 18-month ownership of this certified pre-owned Hyundai 2022 Tucson, the vehicle surged suddenly forward WITH BRAKE APPLIED at creeping (parking) speeds of 3-4 mph. No warning lamps were observed.
Brakes · 2026-06-13 · ODI 11743887 · Crash
The car was shaking, idling and accelerating and engine lights on.
Engine · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761706
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 lever to make a right turn.
Electrical · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760871
My vehicle suffered a disabling failure 325 miles from home due to an open Safety Recall campaign. The vehicle is repaired under Campaign Claim #43195279, but Hyundai Corporate is actively denying both a reunite transport tow and travel rental accommodations…
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11761059
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
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.
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Campaign 23V038000 · 2023-01-31
Summary: 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.
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.
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.
DP22005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Opened 2023-01-27 · Closed 2023-08-07 · Campaign 22V063000 · Model years: 2022
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Loss of Motive PowerClosed
DP22003 · ENGINE · Opened 2022-09-12 · Closed 2023-12-12 · Model years: 2018, 2019, 2022
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints i…
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
498 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, or about 106.6 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 31.7% of complaints.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall(s) for this model year. 2 NHTSA defect investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 119 new complaints were filed, versus 121 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 498 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, or 106.6 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 2.53, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #85 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Hyundai models its rate is 92% higher; against other Compact SUVs it is 72% higher.