2022 Hyundai Tucson: Problems & Reliability
YEAR TO AVOIDThe 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 390 NHTSA owner complaints, 94 manufacturer service bulletins, and 3 recall campaigns on federal record, led by fuel/propulsion system and engine issues. Among the 12 Hyundai Tucson model years with federal records, it ranks 3rd by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the years to avoid.
Sources: NHTSA complaints (ODI), manufacturer service bulletins, recall campaigns, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Updated 2026-11-05 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
390
NHTSA complaints
94
Service bulletins
3
Recall campaigns
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Avg. buyer-paid
Most-reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Fuel/Propulsion System — 132 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Engine — 116 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
Power Train — 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year.
How the 2022 compares to adjacent years
Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume. Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Hyundai Tucson years to avoid.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 390 NHTSA owner complaints, 94 manufacturer service bulletins, and 3 recall campaigns on federal record, led by fuel/propulsion system and engine issues. Among the 12 Hyundai Tucson model years with federal records, it ranks 3rd by combined complaint and bulletin volume — one of the years to avoid. Counts are raw federal filings, not adjusted for sales volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
The most-reported problem areas for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson in NHTSA owner complaints are fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train. Service bulletins (94 on file) show what the manufacturer issued repair guidance for.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have recalls?
Yes — 3 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. Recall completion is VIN-specific: run the exact VIN to see whether the work was actually done on the car you're considering.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson a good year to buy?
The 2022 is one of the Hyundai Tucson years to avoid by complaint and bulletin volume — the 2017 and 2016 model years show cleaner records. If the price reflects the risk and the specific car checks out by VIN, informed buyers still do fine; just don't pay clean-year money for it.
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