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2022 Hyundai Tucson

2022 Hyundai Tucson: fuel and engine lead the owner complaints

Owners filed 359 complaints with NHTSA. The fuel/propulsion system is the most reported area at 35%, followed closely by the engine at 30% and the power train at 17%. No deaths are reported. Forward collision avoidance draws the fewest complaints (8%) but is tied to the most crashes (8) and injuries (4) of any area, so the automatic braking is worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Fuel/Propulsion System safety 35%
The single biggest complaint: 126 reports (35%), tied to 2 crashes. Watch for loss of power, shaking, or sputtering while driving.
Engine safety 30%
Second most reported: 109 reports (30%), including 2 fires, 3 crashes, and 1 injury. Owners describe the engine shutting off and needing a restart.
Power Train safety 17%
62 reports (17%), tied to 2 crashes. Owners report harsh shifting and transmission fluid leaks, so check the shifting on a test drive.
Electrical System safety 13%
46 reports (13%), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 2 injuries. Complaints range from software updates to electrical faults.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 8%
Only 30 reports (8%) but the most serious by outcome: 8 crashes and 4 injuries. Owners describe the automatic emergency brake engaging on its own while driving.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 359 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.