Model year
2022 Hyundai Tucson
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 386 complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 120 complaints under TUCSON HYBRID and TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (132), ENGINE (115), POWER TRAIN (62). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 26–38 mpg combined and 42 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,750–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2005 185 complaints
- 2006 135 complaints
- 2007 65 complaints
- 2008 43 complaints
- 2009 18 complaints
- 2010 59 complaints
- 2011 124 complaints
- 2012 255 complaints
- 2013 266 complaints
- 2014 202 complaints
- 2015 229 complaints
- 2016 1,625 complaints
- 2017 1,093 complaints
- 2018 399 complaints
- 2019 385 complaints
- 2020 179 complaints
- 2021 80 complaints
- 2022 386 complaints
- 2023 135 complaints
- 2024 99 complaints
- 2025 291 complaints
- 2026 63 complaints
Recalls
25V893000 · Dec 18, 2025
Park outsideTRAILER HITCHES
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…
23V038000 · Jan 31, 2023
STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
21V938000 · Dec 2, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Complaints
386 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 25, fire flag on 4, injury field 54, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TUCSON HYBRID | 0 | 113 |
| TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 0 | 7 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22003 | Loss of Motive Power · ENGINE | Sep 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
| Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | — |
| Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SUV AWD Early Release | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | — |
| SUV AWD Later Release | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.174 | NHTSA photo |
2 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 33 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Tucson AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 29 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Tucson Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 37 | 36 | 37 | — | — | $1,800 |
| Tucson Hybrid Blue · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 38 | 38 | 38 | — | — | $1,750 |
| Tucson Plug-in Hybrid · 1.6L · Automatic (AM-S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 35 | 35 | 35 | 42.0 | 420 | $1,900 |
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Check a vehicle
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