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Fourth generation (NX4, LWB, US, spec)

2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

The most reported problem on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is hybrid system, with 40 complaints, usually around 20,000 miles.

  • 112owner complaints
  • 3recalls
  • 6involved a crash
  • 20,000median miles at failure

Newest report Aug 31, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026

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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
Photo: HJUdall, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

What is your Tucson Hybrid doing?

Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid reliable?

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 5 Tucson Hybrid model years since 2022, it has the 2nd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.

At a glance

Next to the 2023
At 22 complaints for each year on the road, the 2022 runs 2.6 times the 2023 (9). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
Top problem
One problem takes up much of the file: hybrid system, named in 40 of the 112 complaints (36%). A quarter of the 11 owners who gave a mileage for hybrid system saw it by about 4,000 miles, and half by about 20,000.
Crash, fire and injury reports
6 of the 112 complaints (5%) report a crash, a fire or an injury, about the 6% typical of vehicles on this site. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 6 reports mention a crash and 2 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 4 of 6, fall under brake wear.
Recalls behind the top problems
No recall on file is on the same system as hybrid system. For those, the complaints are all there is.
When owners filed
Filings peaked in 2023 at 39 and have dropped every year since, to 14 in 2025. So far in 2026, 12 more have come in.

When each problem shows up

Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: hybrid or ev system warning, loss of power, 40 complaints.

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Every complaint with a mileage26 of 112
26 complaints state a mileage. The most, 10, fall between 0 and 10,000 miles.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving23 reports

middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.

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        How this compares

        2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid112
        Median 2022 model here (78 vehicles)182
        Median 2022 SUV here (45)189

        112 complaints is 1.6 times fewer than the median 2022 model on this site and 1.7 times fewer than the median 2022 SUV. Among the 4 Tucson Hybrid model years here it ranks 2nd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.

        Service bulletins for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

        Hyundai filed 56 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. 12 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.

        Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.

        Hybrid or EV system warning, loss of power 9 bulletins · 40 complaints

        • Service bulletin26-EE-007H TSBJun 17, 2026

          Some Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to continuous operation of the cooling fan after vehicle ignition has been turned off, potentially resulting in a no-start condition.

        • Service campaign25-01-065H TSBSep 23, 2025

          Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a restricted coolant flow condition, which may be accompanied by a warning message (e.g., Coolant Supplement, Refill Inverter Coolant) in the cluster.

        7 more on this problem
        • Service campaign25-01-010H-1 DNJul 16, 2025

          Certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Voltage High).

        • Service campaign25-01-010H-1 TSBJul 16, 2025

          This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software for the Battery Management System (BMS) on certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles that may exhibit a warning light with DTC P1BB200 and enter ...

        • Service bulletin25-EM-002H TSBJun 19, 2025

          Certain 2020-2022MY Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 1.6T-GDI Gamma II HEV engine may experience an engine oil leak originating from the Continuous Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) Actuator Oil Seal.

        • Service bulletin23-01-052H-1Jul 18, 2023

          This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: • “Refill Inverter Coolant” warning light displayed on the cluster • No DTC’s present • Normal level of coolant ...

        • Service bulletin23-EE-002HMar 13, 2023

          This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) / Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) software update for Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) / Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles to improve the following DTC and symptoms:

        • Service bulletin22-HC-002HAug 4, 2022

          This bulletin addresses a warning light ¢€œRefill Inverter Coolant¢€ displayed on the instrument cluster, but inspection of the under hood blue coolant reservoir is found to be at normal level (not below ¢€œMIN¢€ marking on the reservoir bottle).

        • Service bulletin22-FL-003HJun 3, 2022

          This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) / Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) / Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles to revise the following DTC ...

        Check engine light or misfire 1 bulletin · 9 complaints

        • Service bulletin22-AT-010HAug 17, 2022

          If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a “Check Engine” light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the valve body internal harness and the input/output speed sensor.

        Battery dies or the car will not start 2 bulletins · 9 complaints

        • Service campaign25-01-010H-1 9B4 OLAug 21, 2025

          Certain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition.

        • Service bulletin23-EE-010HSep 18, 2023

          This bulletin is issued to provide the extended battery diagnosis procedure using GDS-M. This battery diagnosis function displays the various battery-related faults such as: • Internal short circuit • Battery deterioration • Malfunction of electronic ...

        Complaints filed by year

        Complaints by the year NHTSA received them: 2021: 4, 2022: 20, 2023: 39, 2024: 23, 2025: 14, 2026: 124'2120'2239'2323'2414'2512'26

        39 complaints came in 2023, 1.9 times the year before. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.

        NHTSA investigations

        DP22-005opened Jan 27, 2023
        Electrical · model years 2022

        Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.

        NHTSA summary
        NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

        Recalls that include the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

        Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA files recalls for the Tucson Hybrid under the Tucson, so this is every recall for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. Some may cover engines or trims the Tucson Hybrid does not have; the VIN check settles it.

        25V-893Dec 19, 2025
        Trailer Hitches

        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 and remedy
        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.
        23V-038Jan 31, 2023
        Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

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

        Risk and remedy
        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.
        21V-938Dec 2, 2021
        Electrical System:Software

        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 and remedy
        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.

        All 3 recalls on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, with the owner complaints on each recalled system

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        Questions

        What is the most common problem on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

        Hybrid system, with 40 of the 112 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 20,000 miles.

        At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid problems start?

        Of the 26 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 4,000 miles and half by about 20,000.

        Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid better or worse than the 2023?

        Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has more complaints than the 2023: 22 a year against 9.

        How many 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?

        6 of them (5%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.

        Is there a recall for hybrid system on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?

        No recall on file for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is on the same system as hybrid system. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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