Model Years

2022 Hyundai Tucson Recalls and Problems

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 500 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson (including the hybrid).

One recall for this model year tells owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired: Trailer hitch, park outside (25V-893). Check your VIN below to see whether yours is affected.

3Safety recalls
500Owner complaints
31Complaints citing a crash
5Complaints citing a fire

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Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026

Recalled components: trailer hitch, body structure, and electrical system. Most-reported area: engine (158 complaints, 32%; median mileage when it happened: 32,000). Includes the Tucson Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid.

3 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

Do-not-drive and park-outside recalls first, then newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.

Trailer hitch

Dec 18, 2025

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.

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

The fix and full notice

Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness.

NHTSA listing: TUCSON. Hyundai campaign 290.

Body structure

Jan 31, 2023

body · roof and pillars

The roof moldings may detach.

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

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles.

NHTSA listing: TUCSON. Components: Body structure: body, roof and pillars; Body structure: critical fasteners. Hyundai campaign 241.

Electrical system

Dec 2, 2021

software

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.

Risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix and full notice

Fix: 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.

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles.

NHTSA listing: TUCSON. Components: Electrical system: software; Exterior lighting. Hyundai campaign 214.

Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

The areas named in the 500 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Tucson. NHTSA does not verify complaints.

A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.

Hyundai Tucson recalls and complaints by model year

The highlighted bars are the 2022 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2016 Tucson drew the most (449) and the 2022 drew 304.

Owner complaints

2022: 500 complaints

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Owner complaints by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model yearComplaints
20161,619
20171,086
2018396
2019379
2020177
202179
2022500
2023177
2024145
2025425
202687

Safety recalls

2022: 3 recalls

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Safety recalls by model year, Hyundai Tucson
Model yearRecalls
20165
20173
20181
20191
20201
20211
20223
20232
20244
20257
20265

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Tested versionOverallFrontalSideRollover
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release
Rollover risk 15.9%
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release
Rollover risk 15.9%
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD
Not ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated
Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release
Rollover risk 17.4%
Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release
Rollover risk 15.9%
Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release
Rollover risk 15.9%

Questions

What are the most common 2022 Tucson problems?

The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (158), fuel and propulsion system (150), powertrain (93). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson safe?

In NHTSA crash tests the 2022 Hyundai Tucson earns 4 to 5 stars overall, depending on the version. The table above lists each tested version.

How do I check if my Tucson has an open recall?

Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
  • NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
  • NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
  • NHTSA model names covered: TUCSON, TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.