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The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 490 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 84 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.6L 4-Cyl hybrid, 1.6L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 38 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 80 MPGe (35 MPG on gasoline) with up to 33 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 490 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Fuel & Propulsion System (84 / 17%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 31 crash / 5 fire / 11 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 26–38 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Tucson Hybrid Blue Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 38 MPG 38 MPG 38 MPG — $1,600 / yr
Tucson Hybrid Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 37 MPG 36 MPG 37 MPG — $1,650 / yr
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S6) 87 MPGe (35 MPG) 74 MPGe (35 MPG) 80 MPGe (35 MPG) 33 mi EV (420 mi total) $1,750 / yr
Tucson FWD 2.5L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 33 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Tucson AWD 2.5L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Hyundai Tucson provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 33 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD Later Release 15.9%
SUV FWD Early Release 15.9%
Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release 15.9%
Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release 15.9%
Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD —
SUV AWD Later Release 17.4%
SUV AWD Early Release 17.4%
Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release 17.4%
Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release 17.4%
Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Hyundai Tucson models.
View complete 2022 Hyundai Tucson crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Summary of 490 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
490
Crash Reports
31
Fire Reports
5
Complaints w/ Injury
11
Total Injuries
56

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel & Propulsion System 84 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 40 complaints
Powertrain 27 complaints (2 crashes)
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 22 complaints
Electrical System 19 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Hyundai Tucson problems & component breakdown (109 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V893000 Active Recall
Affected Component: TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #23V038000 Active Recall
Affected Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Defect Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #21V938000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have?

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

NHTSA records list 490 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Fuel & Propulsion System, appearing in 84 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2022 Hyundai Tucson defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Hyundai Tucson earned Overall Safety Ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars depending on tested variant across 8 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson range from 26 to 38 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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