2022 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2022 Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID has 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: traveling at 50 mph when vehicle began to loose speed and would not accelerate when i stepped on the gas pedal. eps warning light came on. was able to pull off the road and turn off vehicle. waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle which drove without problems. took vehicle to the dealer who indic.
185
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
2.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
37 complaints- • Traveling at 50 MPH when vehicle began to loose speed and would not accelerate when I stepped on the gas pedal. EPS warning light came on. Was able to pull off the road and turn off vehicle. Waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle which drove without problems. Took vehicle to the dealer who indic
- • It appears the oil pan is leaking. Upon researching online, other 22 Tucsons with the 1.6L Turbo also have this issue. Unsure if they have reported the issue. I am losing about 10-20 drops/day and unable to get into a dealership until a month later due to no availability at any of my 10 local dealer
- • I have a 2022 Hyundai Blue Tucson Hybrid which I bought last year late July, early August, 2021. I have encountered a safety issue that occurred three times in a course of one month in April, 2022. When I am driving, I will get a message, "Check Hybrid System, Stop the car safely," in the middle
“Traveling at 50 MPH when vehicle began to loose speed and would not accelerate when I stepped on the gas pedal. EPS warning light came on. Was able to pull off the road and turn off vehicle. Waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle which drove without problems. Took vehicle to the dealer who indic”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
28 complaints- • Thankfully we are alive. We were going at speed and he attempted to pass me on the median, grass and rumble strips. He was inches away from my rear bumper, riding me. When I put the turn signal to move away from him he hit my driver’s side rear panel (side swiped), thank God it didn't turn into a pi
- • 2022 HYUNDAI TUCSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LOUD BACKUP ALARM.
- • My car’s infotainment constantly and consistently goes black and disconnects and reconnects when connected to Apple CarPlay. This may seem like an inconvenience at first, but it poses a real safety issue when using navigation in an area I’m unfamiliar with. In this case it can cut out for ten second
“Thankfully we are alive. We were going at speed and he attempted to pass me on the median, grass and rumble strips. He was inches away from my rear bumper, riding me. When I put the turn signal to move away from him he hit my driver’s side rear panel (side swiped), thank God it didn't turn into a pi”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
26 complaints- • The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 55 mph. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid warning light was illuminated and the "p
- • The backup alarm sound is unreasonably loud. I understand that it's a Hybrid Vehicle and can be quiet but very few ICE vehicle are as loud as the backup sound on my vehicle. One impact of the loud sound is that I find myself rushing to backup just to be able to get my vehicle out of reverse so that
- • I have a 2022 Hyundai Blue Tucson Hybrid which I bought last year late July, early August, 2021. I have encountered a safety issue that occurred three times in a course of one month in April, 2022. When I am driving, I will get a message, "Check Hybrid System, Stop the car safely," in the middle
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 55 mph. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid warning light was illuminated and the "p”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
22 complaints- • The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle experienced loss of motive power and unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not informed
- • Tucson Hybrid SEL Conv Vehicle made whining noise, slow take off, gears seem not to shift. Dealer service department said it needs a new transmission. Vehicle was 8 weeks old when starting to have issues.
- • It appears the oil pan is leaking. Upon researching online, other 22 Tucsons with the 1.6L Turbo also have this issue. Unsure if they have reported the issue. I am losing about 10-20 drops/day and unable to get into a dealership until a month later due to no availability at any of my 10 local dealer
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle experienced loss of motive power and unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not informed”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
17 complaints- • I am an active-duty service member who purchased a new 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on 16 October 2021. The car occasionally makes a strange humming noise while the vehicle is completely turned off. I recorded my car making this strange noise, and the video recording can be seen at https://youtu.be/bY
- • Attempting to enter I-295 South in Portland, ME at Exit 7 on March 18, 2023. We were in our 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited with approximately 6,000 miles. I tried to accelerate from the ramp to merge into traffic. The vehicle would not accelerate at all. I made several attempts to accelerate an
- • The car slowed down so I tried stepping on the gas pedal and noticed it wasn’t working, then I tried stepping on the brake pedal and it didn’t work neither. The car slowed down and called it to get towed.
“I am an active-duty service member who purchased a new 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid on 16 October 2021. The car occasionally makes a strange humming noise while the vehicle is completely turned off. I recorded my car making this strange noise, and the video recording can be seen at https://youtu.be/bY”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 185 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: Traveling at 50 MPH when vehicle began to loose speed and would not accelerate when I stepped on the gas pedal. EPS warning light came on. Was able to pull off the road and turn off vehicle. Waited a few minutes and restarted vehicle which drove without problems. Took vehicle to the dealer who indic
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: Thankfully we are alive. We were going at speed and he attempted to pass me on the median, grass and rumble strips. He was inches away from my rear bumper, riding me. When I put the turn signal to move away from him he hit my driver’s side rear panel (side swiped), thank God it didn't turn into a pi
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 55 mph. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the hybrid warning light was illuminated and the "p
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle experienced loss of motive power and unintended acceleration. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer. The manufacturer was not informed
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Hyundai TUCSON HYBRID — Year Comparison
How does 2022 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
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At a Glance
- Complaints
- 185
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 11
- Injury reports
- 4
- Segment avg
- 80
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