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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, most often about the engine (36% of complaints, typically around 23,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Tucson Hybrid model year since 2000.

Complaints113
Recalls0
Crashes reported6
Fires reported0
Injuries reported2

Most common 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems

  1. Engine

    41 complaints · 36%

    Half of these problems showed up before 23,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 MPH with the rpms falling and the vehicle almost stalling. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 20 MPH. The contact…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 25,714 miles
    The contact owned a 2012 kia optima. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and was driving slowly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2025, at 20,000 miles
  2. Other or unspecified

    29 complaints · 26%

  3. Electrical

    27 complaints · 24%

    Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 55 MPH. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid warning light was illuminated and the "pull over" warning…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 2,400 miles
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the gasoline motor failed to activate. The contact stated that the vehicle remained in EV mode and was not gaining forward momentum. The contact observed that the battery…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 68,000 miles
  4. Transmission

    24 complaints · 21%

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai tucson. The contact stated while attempting to drive through a yellow light, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The same failure occurred soon after while on a highway ramp. The contact attempted to merge onto the highway, but…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2024, at 32,340 miles
  5. Fuel system

    19 complaints · 17%

  6. Brakes

    12 complaints · 11%

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the vehicle came to a stop. The…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 17,000 miles
  7. Driver assistance

    12 complaints · 11%

    Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control.

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai tucson. The contact stated while driving 42 MPH, the vehicle experienced phantom sudden braking. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact disengaged the brake assist feature; however, the feature independently reactivated. The dealer was contacted and informed about the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2023, at 19,000 miles
  8. Speed control

    11 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.

    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai tucson. The contact stated that while driving, after an hour, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering abnormally and the vehicle lost motive power. The driver was unable to maintain a steady speed while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was making an abnormal sound while driving at 60…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2026, at 48,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

NHTSA defect investigations

Questions about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (41 complaints, typically around 23,000 miles); other or unspecified (29 complaints); electrical (27 complaints).
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2022 a bad year for the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
It is the 2nd most complained-about Tucson Hybrid model year since 2000, with 113 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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