2022 Hyundai Tucson: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 522 complaints
522
Total Complaints
28,000mi
Median Mileage
Fuel/Propulsion System
Top Issue
40
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

5,000 25th Percentile
28,000 Median Mileage
35,172 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Fuel/Propulsion System
121
Engine
102
Power Train
58
Unknown Or Other
47
Electrical System
41
Service Brakes
23
Automatic Emergency Braking
16
Warnings
14
Air Bags
12
Vehicle Speed Control
9

Severity Assessment

40
Crashes
6
Fires
61
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"i bought this 2022 tucson from pohanka hyundai in capitol heights MD , after less than a month i started feeling harsh shifting in the transmission i looked underneath the vehicle and noticed immediately a red oil dripping from the transmission i took it back to the dealership and they told me you c..."
"Purchased a new 2022 SUV Tucson on 5/22/21. While driving on a busy street 6/7/21 during work traffic the vehicle just cut off without warning. With horns blaring I managed to coast to the right blocking traffic leaving one lane open for moving traffic. Vehicle after a couple of tries would start..."
"Nothing happened...yet. Has the NHTSA noticed how several new Hyundai vehicles, as well as a few Infiniti and Toyota vehicles, have turn signals mounted on the rear bumper? This is ridiculous and should be UNACCEPTABLE. There's absolutely no reason turn signals and reverse lamps can't be mounted wh..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Engine 102 complaints
25th: 10,044 mi Median: 34,219 mi 75th: 60,000 mi
Power Train 58 complaints
25th: 670 mi Median: 2,000 mi 75th: 9,000 mi
Electrical System 41 complaints
25th: 3,625 mi Median: 19,500 mi 75th: 31,250 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 59 NY: 42 TX: 42 CA: 39 PA: 28 GA: 26 CT: 26 NC: 21 MI: 19 MD: 19

Who Files Complaints?

0.4%
Original Owners
99.6%
Second+ Owners

Hyundai Tucson — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

YearComplaintsCrashes
200527316
200620221
20078510
2008667
2009244
2010784
20111737
201231318
201331320
20142374
201530314
2016212723
2017141623
201850322
201949519
20202145
2021913
202318327
202411117
202530532

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Software
Campaign 21V938000 | 02/12/2021
Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Roof And Pillars
Campaign 23V038000 | 31/01/2023
A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Trailer Hitches
Campaign 25V893000 | 19/12/2025
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the

Protect Your Fuel System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

  • Use the octane rating specified in your owner's manual
  • Don't let the tank run below 1/4 full — the fuel pump uses fuel for cooling
  • Replace the fuel filter at manufacturer intervals
  • If the car sits for weeks, use a fuel stabilizer
  • Address hesitation or rough idle early — fuel injector issues worsen quickly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28