Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the most recent reported on December 18, 2025 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (132 complaints), followed by engine (115).

How many 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints mention a crash or fire?

25 of 386 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 54 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls and problems

3 recalls and 386 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson.

recalls

386

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · reported December 18, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · 51,587 vehicles potentially affected

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

Structure: body, roof and pillars · Structure: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 23V038000 · reported January 31, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 16,104 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
The risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Electrical system: software · Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 21V938000 · reported December 2, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 12 vehicles potentially affected

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

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Fuel/propulsion system132
Engine115
Power train64
Unknown or other55
Electrical system54
Forward collision avoidance39
Service brakes32
Vehicle speed control14
Air bags12
Back over prevention9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 12, 2026 · Unknown or other
The fuel door doesn't work. My safety is at risk because I cannot put gas in my car. If i can't put gas in my car then it will stop working. If it starts working, the car becomes useless. There were no warning lights or anything. This is a common problem and should have a lifetime warranty.

Oct 8, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Approximately one week after having my oil changed at a Hyundai dealership, I began experiencing intermittent collision safety alerts and multiple dashboard warning lights. On three separate occasions when I started the vehicle, warnings appeared for the forward and rear collision systems, along with multiple other…

Oct 6, 2026 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the vehicle stopped. The…

Sep 30, 2026 · Power train
On three occasions my car suddenly stopped transferring power by not accelerating when the gas pedal was pressed. The first time the engine light came on and when I brought it for service they said it was a sensor covered by warranty and repaired it. The second time it happened while I was trying to merge with traffic…

Sep 28, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
My car suddenly broke down on the side of a busy highway halfway through my workday. When attempting to restart it, all warning lights came on on the dashboard and I could see white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe while the car shook. I had it towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership and they confirmed it was…

Tucson model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	1	385	15	11
2020	1	179	5	2
2021	1	80	2	3
2022	3	386	25	4
2023	2	136	12	1
2024	4	99	12	0
2025	6	295	33	1

Across all years, the 2016 Tucson has the most complaints (1,626). All Hyundai Tucson years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, the most recent reported on December 18, 2025 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?: Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (132 complaints), followed by engine (115).
How many 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints mention a crash or fire?: 25 of 386 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 54 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 12, 2026.