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2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 506
Latest campaign: Dec 19, 2025

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Dec 19, 2025	25V893000
Structure	1	–	Jan 31, 2023	23V038000
Electrical system	1	–	Dec 2, 2021	21V938000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 19, 2025Latest campaign


Dec 19, 202525V893000	Trailer hitches Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 25V893000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V893000 · Dec 19, 2025
Jan 31, 202323V038000	Structure: body roof and pillars A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V038000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach. 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V038000 · Jan 31, 2023
Dec 2, 202121V938000	Electrical system: software Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V938000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V938000 · Dec 2, 2021

Dec 19, 202525V893000

Trailer hitches

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.

Park outside, away from structures

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V893000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V893000 · Dec 19, 2025

Jan 31, 202323V038000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V038000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V038000 · Jan 31, 2023

Dec 2, 202121V938000

Electrical system: software

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V938000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 21V938000 · Dec 2, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component506

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

506Complaints filed

31Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

56Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	158	31	3	2	1
Fuel/propulsion system	151	30	3	0	0
Power train	94	19	2	0	0
Unknown or other	87	17	5	2	2
Electrical system	83	16	4	1	2
Forward collision avoidance	50	10	10	0	4
Service brakes	46	9	11	1	4
Vehicle speed control	25	5	5	0	1
Air bags	15	3	10	1	50
Exterior lighting	13	3	0	0	0
Visibility	12	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	10	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	9	2	1	0	0
Structure	9	2	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	8	2	0	0	0

15 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“The fuel door doesn't work. My safety is at risk because I cannot put gas in my car. If i can't put gas in my car then it will stop working. If it starts working, the car becomes useless.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770555
Electrical system
“Approximately one week after having my oil changed at a Hyundai dealership, I began experiencing intermittent collision safety alerts and multiple dashboard warning lights.”
Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769832
Service brakes
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended.”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769286

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2022 Hyundai Tucson recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The most recent, 25V893000 (reported December 19, 2025), concerns trailer hitches. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 158 complaints out of 506 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 31 crashs and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Hyundai Tucson?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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