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2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
36%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
22,857miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 36% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,857 miles.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I’ve experienced repeated electrical and mechanical issues with my 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid. These include full battery drainage without engine activation (leaving me stranded), multiple warning lights, and recently a heater failure that remains unresolved. I’ve had over 8 service visits in two years, and Hyundai has not responded to my formal letter. A detailed timeline is available if needed.”

NHTSA complaint #11700602, filed 2025-11

“1) Transmission: while driving car jerks. when I’m accelerating from a stop sign or stop light the wheels kind of feel like they’re spinning/shaking and driving over gravel when I accelerate, before it actually starts and shifts gears. Car accelerating but not moving. 2) Not safe. Almost hit other cars around and people. 3) Dealer confirmed and replacing with new transmission. 4) No warning signs”

NHTSA complaint #11547593, filed 2023-10

“The check hybrid system light came on just after I tried to accelerate from a complete stop and I had no acceleration. I had the accelerator pushed to the floor and I got no response and was not able to accelerate two different times within 5 minutes of one another. I was in traffic unable to accelerate. I took it to the dealer and they were unable to find anything wrong and told me to bring it back if it happened again.”

NHTSA complaint #11615093, filed 2024-09

“Hyundai has a service bulletin for their 12V battery but isn’t notifying owners. Today my vehicle stopped working and lost all acceleration on a busy 3 lane street that is 55mph. I was able to limp it to a left turn lane where I had to research the issue and found many others had instances like mine. The battery stops working and subsequently stops the vehicle from accelerating and tells you to ‘stop safely’ with no warning or indication that you’re about to stop moving on a road.”

NHTSA complaint #11637204, filed 2025-01

“Engine failed to switch out of battery power and loses power on the highway. This has happened on two different days the first time I had 58,000 mile the second time after Hyundai said it had been repaired the car has 65,000 mile. Both times my car went from 60 mph to 30 mph quickly. The last time I was in a construction zone and unable to get off the road and was only driving at 10 mph on a very busy highway. The car has been at the Hyundai shop since June. No there were no warning lamps, or messages.”

NHTSA complaint #11607878, filed 2024-08

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
2025107%
202412%
20231029%
20224136%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Other or unknown
30 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Fuel system
19 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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