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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (18) · Engine (12) · Vehicle Speed Control (10)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

84 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Hyundai Tucson Hybrid model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

113
Complaints
0
Recalls
64
Service bulletins
6
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (64)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle. this bulletin provides the procedure to install the latest oem tow hitch harness.

Electrical System 2026-10-29 · 26-01-085H DN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

certain tucson (nx4, nx4a), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may be eligible for the installation of the latest oem tow hitch harness on the vehicle.

Electrical System 2026-10-27 · 26-GI-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

this bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update. the changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. refer to the 2026 2nd navigation map and software update key improv

Engine 2026-10-09 · 26-01-081H DCS · Service Campaign

certain santa fe hybrid (tm hev), santa fe plug-in hybrid (tm phev), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), andtucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and exhaust gasrecirculation (egr) valve corrosion due to excessive condensation accumulating within the egr system.this

Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio

Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-01-081H TSB · Service Campaign

certain santa fe hybrid (tm hev), santa fe plug-in hybrid (tm phev), tucson hybrid (nx4 hev), and tucson plug-in hybrid (nx4 phev) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve corrosion due to excessive condensation accumulating within the egr system. t

Showing the 6 most recent of 64 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2026-10-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 17,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2022 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. the contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated. the contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed with force and the vehicle came to a stop. the failure occurred intermittently a…”

2026-08-31 · Unknown Or Other

“my vehicle suffered a disabling failure 325 miles from home due to an open safety recall campaign. the vehicle is repaired under campaign claim #43195279, but hyundai corporate is actively denying both a reunite transport tow and travel rental accommodations to retrieve the vehicle. the manufacturer is failing to provide a reasonable or accessible …”

2026-08-19 · Power Train

“system/component failed & inspection: the vehicle suffers from recurring failures across the engine, powertrain, electronic throttle control, and exhaust gas recirculation (egr) control systems (dtcs p0524, p0642, p2118, p022100). the vehicle is fully available for inspection upon request. safety risk: while driving, the vehicle suffered a complet…”

2026-08-06 · Vehicle Speed Control

“while driving my 2022 hyundai tucson hybrid, the vehicle suddenly lost power, began shaking, and all warning lights illuminated at once. the car would not accelerate properly and became unsafe to operate in traffic. after pulling over and restarting the vehicle, the warnings cleared, but the issue has occurred more than once. it first occurred 3/25…”

2026-08-04 · Engine

“i am reporting a critical exhaust gas recirculation (egr) valve and electrical circuit failure on my 2022 hyundai tucson hybrid. the failure resulted in the check engine light illuminating, diagnostic codes identifying an egr system malfunction, and visible corrosion found within the egr connector and extension harness. this component breakdown cau…”

2026-07-29 · Power Train

“on xxx the vehicle lost motive power while my wife was accelerating to merge onto a highway with our two young children aboard. it would not accelerate and she was forced to pull over in an active merge area. simultaneous warnings illuminated: electronic parking brake, esc, forward collision avoidance, blind spot detection, and hybrid system, with …”

2026-07-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“this is the 4th time that a new fuel pump has been replaced on this 2022 hyundai tucson hybrid. i think the car part needs a recall because the fuel pump keeps breaking. …”

2026-07-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 48,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2022 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while driving, after an hour, the vehicle was shaking and shuddering abnormally and the vehicle lost motive power. the driver was unable to maintain a steady speed while driving the vehicle. the vehicle was making an abnormal sound while driving at 60 mph, and the vehicle was strugglin…”

2026-06-26 · Unknown Or Other

“my 2025 mazda cx-5 has an intermittent defect that causes android phones connected to android auto through the vehicle's usb-c port to unexpectedly perform a complete device reboot while the vehicle is being driven. the problem began in august 2025 after i purchased a google pixel 9. i initially believed the phone was defective and spent several m…”

2026-06-22 · Visibility/Wiper

“wipers stop working. they will freeze and stop moving across the windshield. so far i can fix the problem by turning the wipers off and then back on. my concern is that may not work in the future. also, in heavy rain an accident may happen before i can restart the wipers. i brought the car in to the dealership, but they could not find anything wron…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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