2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
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 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-02-14 · Unknown Or Other · 48,456 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2022 hyundai tucson. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact and his family were asleep when they woke up to a loud abnormal sound coming from the residence's driveway. the contact looked outside of the window and discovered that the entire vehicle, the garage door, and the roof were on f…”
2023-07-05 · Power Train“i am very distracted with this new car. this is the second time this has happened to my brand new hyundai tucson phev 2022. i was reversing on a slope, i changed gears to drive, and then suddenly my car got stuck and stayed on neutral for no reason. can’t turn off the car, or even change gears anymore. this is terrible! please fix my issue hyund…”
2023-06-22 · Power Train · 60,000 mi“the contact owns a 2022 hyundai tucson. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. the contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. on another occasion while attempting to reverse out a parking spot,…”
2023-01-13 · Unknown Or Other“three incidents of shifting from park to drive or reverse and car does not move in the drive or reverse. turning phev car off seems to reset it. third time car had a high pitch whine and trying to move in reverse caused a strong shudder and check engine light to come on. diagnostic code for power train p072200. turned car off and drove a few hours …”
2022-12-08 · Power Train“while accelerating on an on ramp leading to the interstate, the 2022 hyundai tucson phev limited was in the smart drive mode and the vehicle was in electric mode only being powered by the electric motor. i noticed that the vehicle was struggling to accelerate to the interstate speed of 70 mph, i pressed the accelerator further in order to gain more…”
2022-08-22 · Power Train“purchased new 2022 hyundai tucson plug in hybrid in december 2021. in april 2022 the vehicle with 5500 miles experienced loud transmission bangs and lost ability to change gears. vehicle then stuck in neutral in driveway unable to select drive or reverse. had vehicle towed to dealership. once at dealer, mechanic unable to replicate problem but was …”
2022-06-07 · Unknown Or Other“ i purchased a 2022 tucson hybrid on friday 5/27. i purchased the insurance package as well as the tommy car protection. on wednesday 6/1 it got stuck in neutral, thankfully in my driveway. i tried to put it in reverse, but it instead went into neutral. i couldn't get the emergency brake to engage at first and my car was rolling down my driveway, w…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.