Model year 2022 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2022 Hyundai Tucson: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Tucson at 26–38 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 506 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

26–38

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TUCSON HYBRID, TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, newest first.

Trailer hitches

NHTSA 25V893000 Reported Dec 18, 2025 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 290)
Units affected: 51,587 (estimate)
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.
Risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Structure: Body: Roof and pillars and 1 more component

NHTSA 23V038000 Reported Jan 31, 2023

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 241)
Components: Structure: Body: Roof and pillars; Structure: Critical fasteners
Units affected: 16,104 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Software and 1 more component

NHTSA 21V938000 Reported Dec 2, 2021

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 214)
Components: Electrical system: Software; Exterior lighting
Units affected: 12 (estimate)
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.
Risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Hyundai Tucson fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Hyundai Tucson EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Tucson AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	24/29/26 mpg	—	$2,600	349
Tucson FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/33/29 mpg	—	$2,300	314
Tucson Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	37/36/37 mpg	—	$1,800	245
Tucson Hybrid Blue	1.6L 4-cyl turbo hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	38/38/38 mpg	—	$1,750	238
Tucson Plug-in Hybrid	1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity	35/35/35 mpg 80 MPGe on electricity	33 mi	$1,900	100

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Hyundai Tucson crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Hyundai Tucson NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Early Release	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV AWD Later Release	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Early Release	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid SUV FWD Later Release	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid SUV FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	—	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Early Release	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD Later Release	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	17.4%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Early Release	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	15.9%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Hyundai Tucson owner complaints

Owners have filed 506 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, most recently on Oct 12, 2026. 31 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 56 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Engine	158
Fuel/propulsion system	151
Power train	92
Unknown or other	87
Electrical system	80
Service brakes	43
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	28
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	23
Vehicle speed control	22
Air bags	15

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Tucson model years

Hyundai Tucson by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Tucson	26–38 mpg	6	99	5/5
2025 Tucson	26–38 mpg	7	448	5/5
2024 Tucson	25–38 mpg	4	152	5/5
2023 Tucson	25–38 mpg	2	182	5/5
2021 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	80	5/5
2020 Tucson	23–25 mpg	1	179	5/5
2019 Tucson	23–26 mpg	1	385	5/5
2018 Tucson	22–27 mpg	1	399	5/5
2017 Tucson	23–50 mpg	3	1,093	5/5
2016 Tucson	23–50 mpg	5	1,626	5/5
2015 Tucson	22–50 mpg	2	229	4/5

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Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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