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2022 Hyundai Tucson

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
27
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2022 Hyundai Tucson

3 recalls
364 complaints
27 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
364
Complaints citing a crash
24

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

Enter your VIN to check if specific recalls apply to your vehicle.

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 21V938000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    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.

  • 23V038000high

    Body/structure issue

    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.

  • 25V893000high

    Trailer hitches

    TRAILER 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 lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

Consumer complaints

364 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

364
Total
24
Crashes
4
Fires
54
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE135
  • FUEL SYSTEM84
  • OTHER47
  • BRAKES28
  • ELECTRICAL25

Notable Issues

364 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 54 reports involve injuries. 24 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)135
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)84
miscellaneous issues47

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

22

City

34

Hwy

27

Comb

Annual cost
$1,944
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V893000

    Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  4. Recall

    Recall 23V038000

    A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds