2022 Hyundai Tucson Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 12, 2026 · 54 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,800 miles.

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles3 · 27%
10k–25k miles2 · 18%
25k–50k miles3 · 27%
50k–75k miles1 · 9%
75k–100k miles1 · 9%
100k–150k miles1 · 9%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 54 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.

Hyundai Tucson electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2016, with 217 complaints
2005: 3020052006: 162007: 420072008: 52009: 220092010: 62011: 1220112012: 172013: 2220132014: 152015: 2020152016: 2172172017: 8420172018: 292019: 4720192020: 192021: 1220212022: 542023: 2620232024: 202025: 6520252026: 8

n = 730 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2026 Tucson813%2,664
2025 Tucson6522%4,500
2024 Tucson2020%43,206
2023 Tucson2619%21,000
2022 Tucson5414%25,800
2021 Tucson1215%8,500
2020 Tucson1911%50,000
2019 Tucson4712%12,000
2018 Tucson297%38,900
2017 Tucson848%29,575
2016 Tucson21713%53,900
2015 Tucson209%35,000
2014 Tucson157%24,679
2013 Tucson228%37,125
2012 Tucson177%37,500
2011 Tucson1210%62,787
2010 Tucson610%60,000
2009 Tucson211%1,500
2008 Tucson512%18,199
2007 Tucson46%72,179
2006 Tucson1612%75,826
2005 Tucson3016%61,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2023, with 16 complaints
2022: 5202252023: 162023162024: 9202492025: 102025102026: 14202614

n = 54 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (1)

Electrical system:software; exterior lightingDec 2, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V938000 · 12 vehicles

Problem: 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: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Approximately one week after having my oil changed at a Hyundai dealership, I began experiencing intermittent collision safety alerts and multiple dashboard warning lights. On three separate occasions when I started the vehicle, warnings appeared for the forward and rear collision systems, along…

Received Oct 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11769832

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the right turn signal indicator light failed to illuminate on the instrument panel upon depressing the turn signal lever to make a right turn. No warning lights illuminated. Additionally, upon…

Received Aug 31, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760871

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with ECU software error. The contact was advised to contact the dealer. The dealer…

Received Aug 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11760437
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Tucson (NX4, SWB) Facelift in Böblingen. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2022 Hyundai Tucsons have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson (14% of the 386 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson electrical system?

Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.

At what mileage do electrical system problems start?

The median reported mileage is 25,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

Other 2022 Hyundai Tucson problems

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