Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Fuel/propulsion system132
- Engine115
- Power train64
- Unknown or other55
- Electrical system54
- Forward collision avoidance39
- Service brakes32
- Vehicle speed control14
- Air bags12
- Back over prevention9
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 54 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 40 2022 Tucson vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 15 people died inside them, and 5 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Hyundai Tucson failed the safety check 0.65% of the time — 23% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 16,830 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
108,292 new Hyundai Tucson cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Spain (21,987), France (18,855), Germany (17,839).
- Average mass
- 1,663 kg
- Average CO₂
- 117 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 121 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 64% · Petrol/electric 24% · Diesel 12%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
4,773 Hyundai Tucson cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions use 7.5 l/100 km on the road against 6.7 in the WLTP test (+12%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 2,115 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Petrol hybrid | 2,090 | 7.2 | 6.3 | +14% |
| Diesel hybrid | 161 | 6.2 | 5.3 | +16% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 407 | 5.2 | 1.4 | +285% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Hyundai Tucson cars on Dutch roads are the 1.6 hybrid (132 kW, 177 hp), 1.6 hybrid (110 kW, 148 hp) and 1.6 petrol (110 kW, 148 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 hybrid | 132 kW 177 hp | 4,885 |
| 1.6 hybrid | 110 kW 148 hp | 798 |
| 1.6 petrol | 110 kW 148 hp | 45 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
5,738 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 37% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €46,145.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde1,215
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld400
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht238
- Band onvoldoende profiel208
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm202
- Band beschadigd102
- Richtingaanwijzers kleur wijkt af/niet toegestaan59
- Bandenspanning op 1 as niet gelijk25
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
26,223 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 76 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
397 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 63,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
1,230 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 0% arrived as used imports, 99% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 4 variants; 1 of 4 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release | ★★★★★ | 15.9 % |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release | ★★★★☆ | 15.9 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.2–9.0 L/100 km (about 26–29 mpg US), CO₂ 194–214 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.1 | 7.1 | 8.2 |
| Tucson AWD · Sport utility vehicle: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.9 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.
| 2025702 18 Dec 2025 | Accessories Issue: This recall is for certain trailer wiring harnesses that were installed before delivery or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain vehicles, the tra… |
| 2024552 23 Sept 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" a… |
| 2021357 8 Jun 2021 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), the daytime running lamps (DRLs) do not turn on when you use the Remote Smart Parking Assist feature. Canadi… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012043 | This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the automatic transmission TCU (Transmission Control Unit) software to improve shift quality, judder and hesitation when accelerating. |
| 11008008 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11007485 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11006112 | Certain 20-22MY Sonata (DN8a), 21-23MY Santa Fe (TMa), and 22-23MY Tucson (NX4a) vehicles may experience a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P2181 that is related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM). Follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the ITM. |
| 11006111 | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition. |
| 11002708 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11000788 | A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an anti-theft device called an engine immobilizer, that make them susceptible to theft and damage. Class Vehicles manufactured without an engine immobilizer have traditional turn-key-to-start ignition systems. |
| 10253275 | This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2. |
| 10251293 | This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the automatic transmission TCU and ECU software (Santa Fe ONLY) to improve shift quality, judder with ISG enabled and hesitation when accelerating. |
| 10251285 | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades. |
| 10251282 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. Campaign 9A8 has also been released to provide a revised software update to certain 2018 model year Elantra vehicles. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software under Campaign 993, Hyundai is offerin |
| 10251275 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers an anti-theft ignition cylinder protector to be installed on their vehicle. This Dealer Best Practices Guide pr |
| 10249707 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to ass |
| 10249699 | Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully on the cluster along with a warning sound. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to update the AVN software to resolve this condition. |
| 10247611 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be upgraded with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to ass |
| 10247606 | This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) for the 2022MY Tucson (NX4/NX4a) vehicles and the Engine Control Module (ECM) for the 2022-24MY Tucson vehicles to improve operation of the Idle Stop and Go (ISG) system. Under certain circumstances the vehicle may not restart after ISG system has engaged and require a manual restart due to the lack of intake manifold pressure recovery. |
| 10247189 | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
| 10245580 | This TSB provides information to diagnose the push button shifter operation. |
| 10245579 | Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows. |
| 10245578 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the imm |
| 10245577 | Certain Tucson (NX4A), Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA), and Santa Fe Hybrid (TMA HEV) vehicles may exhibit a brake judder condition. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the brakes, resurface or replace and perform a brake burnishing procedure. |
| 10244992 | Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyundai vehicles not equipped with engine immobilizers targeted through social media. For certain vehicles that cannot be updated with the software (Campaign 993), Hyundai is offering customers steering wheel locks at the dealer (Campaign P32). This Dealer Best Practices Guide provides information to assist dealership personnel with customer questions relating to the imm |
| 10243340 | This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS-M. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: Internal short circuit Battery deterioration Malfunction of electronic parts Insufficient battery charge Normal battery Charging defect Battery diagnosis uses the battery sensor history saved for the last 30 days and ICU diagnostic communication to track battery state of charge (SOC) and current parasitic draw history. |
| 10243329 | If you are servicing an 8-speed front-wheel-drive vehicle equipped with automatic transaxle with one or more of the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070514 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P07051C - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction P070600 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P070661 - Transmission range sensor circuit range/performance P07069 |
| 10241887 | The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not replace the complete SBW lever. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Loss of Motive Power
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation