Fourth generation (NX4, LWB, US, spec)
2022 Hyundai Tucson
The most reported problem on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is misfire, with 91 complaints, usually around 25,000 miles.
- 382owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 25involved a crash
- 26,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Tucson doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2022 model year.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Tucson has 382 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 2.0 times the median of 189 for 2022 SUVs on this site. Of the 13 Tucson model years since 2014, it has the 4th 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 2021 and 2023
- The 2022 stands out from the model years on either side. It draws 76 complaints for each year on the road, while the 2021 draws 13 and the 2023 33.
- Top problem
- Two problems run close. Misfire has 91 complaints and stalling has 81, out of 382 in all. A quarter of the 33 owners who gave a mileage for misfire saw it by about 8,000 miles, and half by about 25,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 28 of the 382 complaints (7%) 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), 25 reports mention a crash, 4 mention a fire and 54 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 9 of 25, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- No recall on file is on the same system as misfire, stalling and brake wear. For those, the complaints are all there is.
- When owners filed
- Complaints are still climbing. 2025 brought 100, the most of any year so far. So far in 2026, 70 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: check engine light or misfire, 91 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
382 complaints is 2.1 times the median 2022 model on this site and 2.0 times the median 2022 SUV. Among the 13 Tucson model years here it ranks 4th 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
Hyundai filed 99 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. 17 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.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 91 complaints
Some Tucson (NX4, NX4A) vehicles may have DTC P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 (Cooling System Performance) set in the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), resulting in an illuminated Check Engine warning lamp.
If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
2 more on this problem
This bulletin provides the procedure to update ECU and TCU of a vehicle experiencing any of the following DTC: P013E - O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0456 - Evaporative System
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related input/output speed sensor and harness.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 1 bulletin · 33 complaints
Certain Tucson (NX4A), Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA), and Santa Fe Hybrid (TMA HEV) vehicles may exhibit a brake judder condition. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect the brakes, resurface or replace and perform a brake burnishing procedure.
Engine misfire 4 bulletins · 31 complaints
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI fuel injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by internal filter breakage in the injector.
Some vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by internal filter breakage in the injector.
2 more on this problem
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-23MY Sonata, 21-22MY Santa Fe, certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and certain 21-23MY Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking ...
This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the GDI injector(s) in certain 21-22MY Sonata, Santa Fe, and certain 22MY Santa Cruz, and Tucson equipped with 2.5L GDI engines with one or more misfire DTC(s) due to internally leaking GDI injector(s).
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 3 bulletins · 30 complaints
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads “Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully” on the cluster along with a warning ...
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 ...
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This bulletin describes the procedure to update wireless CarPlay to alleviate frequent disconnection of wireless CarPlay caused by other wireless noise from unknown sources which could make wireless communication unstable between D-Audio and mobile phone.
Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 3 bulletins · 12 complaints
This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the automatic transmission TCU (Transmission Control Unit) software to improve shift quality, judder and hesitation when accelerating.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
1 more on this problem
This bulletin provides the procedure for updating the automatic transmission TCU and ECU software (Santa Fe ONLY) to improve shift quality, judder with ISG enabled and hesitation when accelerating.
Battery dies or the car will not start 1 bulletin · 9 complaints
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.
Adaptive cruise or lane keeping misbehaves 1 bulletin · 6 complaints
This bulletin provides information related to Lane Keep Assist (LKA) software update, logic revision for Tucson (NX4, NX4A, NX4 HEV, NX4 PHEV) vehicles.
Complaints filed by year
100 complaints came in 2025. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds. Closed aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V-063.
NHTSA summary
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk and remedy
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.
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
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, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
Misfire, with 91 of the 382 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 25,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Tucson problems start?
Of the 121 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 9,000 miles and half by about 26,000.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson better or worse than the 2021 and 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2022 has more complaints than both the 2021 and the 2023: 76 a year against 13 and 33.
How many 2022 Hyundai Tucson complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
28 of them (7%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for misfire on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?
No recall on file for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson is on the same system as misfire. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.