2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 14, 2025 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 86%), typically at around 60,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train6 · ~60,000 mi
Unknown or Other3 · ~48,456 mi
Electrical System2
Engine2
Hybrid Propulsion System1 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train686%60,000——
Unknown or Other343%48,456——
Electrical System229%———
Engine229%———
Hybrid Propulsion System114%60,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2022, with 3 complaints
2022: 3202232023: 3202332025: 120251

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owned a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact and his family were asleep when they woke up to a loud abnormal sound coming from the residence's driveway. The contact looked outside of the window and discovered that the…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 14, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11642691

I am very distracted with this NEW car. This is the second time this has happened to my brand new Hyundai Tucson PHEV 2022. I was reversing on a slope, I changed gears to Drive, and then suddenly my car got stuck and stayed on neutral for no reason. Can’t turn off the car, or even change gears…

Power Train · received Jul 5, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11530552

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally. On another…

Power Train · received Jun 22, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11528350

Three incidents of shifting from park to drive or reverse and car does not move in the drive or reverse. Turning PHEV car off seems to reset it. Third time car had a high pitch whine and trying to move in reverse caused a strong shudder and check engine light to come on. Diagnostic code for power…

Electrical System · received Jan 13, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11501658

While accelerating on an on ramp leading to the interstate, the 2022 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited was in the Smart Drive Mode and the vehicle was in Electric Mode only being powered by the electric motor. I noticed that the vehicle was struggling to accelerate to the interstate speed of 70 MPH, I…

Engine · received Dec 8, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11496529

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?

Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.