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2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls & problems

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 3 safety recalls and 386 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (132 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints386filed by owners
Crashes · fires25 · 4reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4–5 ★crash-test stars
2022 Hyundai Tucson in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

1 recall for this model year carries an NHTSA park outside advisory. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Safety recalls

Trailer hitchesDec 18, 2025

Trailer hitches

Recall 25V89300051,587 vehicles

NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from buildings until repaired (fire risk).

Problem
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.
Fix
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.
StructureJan 31, 2023

Body › Roof and pillars

Recall 23V03800016,104 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Structure › Body › Roof and pillars; Structure › Critical fasteners

Electrical systemDec 2, 2021

Software

Recall 21V93800012 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
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.

Components: Electrical system › Software; Exterior lighting

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: No

2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: No

2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk17.4%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: No

2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.9%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: No

2022 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2022 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tucson FWD

29mpg combined
City / highway26 / 33 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

Tucson AWD

26mpg combined
City / highway24 / 29 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system132200—
Engine11532134,219 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission642005,500 mi
Unknown or other55310—
Electrical systemSoftware; Adas5521218,700 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings491005—
Service brakes32712—
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal1440116,050 mi
Air bags12914814,670 mi
Back over preventionRearview system braking; Warnings10200—
Lane departureBlind spot detection; Warning9000—
Exterior lighting8000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations