2022 Hyundai Tucson Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 388 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,064miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, 2% of the 388 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,064 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and as I tried to turn a corner the steering wheel locked and became extremely difficult to steer. A few warning symbols came up on the dashboard. All of the lights for the advance driver assistance systems came on. I could not steer the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11505553, filed 2023-02“2022 Hyundai Tuscon abruptly locks steering wheel while driving to the point you cannot turn the steering wheel. Many different types of warnings appear on the dash from blind spot warning to front end collision. luckily, we were going at a moderate speed, I was driving and forced the wheel to turn enough to get off the road. If this happens to a woman while driving, they will most likely not be able to turn the wheel at all with zero control of the vehicle. Extremely dangerous life-threatening situation, and dealer has been notified. The vehicle has to be towed as it's a major safety risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502116, filed 2023-01“Hello, I am writing because I have experienced mechanical issues with my car since I purchased the automobile. Since I bought the car, I began having problems with the electrical components, the automatic emergency brake engaging while driving, and the chassis. The emergency brake has engaged while driving numerous times and has consistently been unpredictable since I've owned the car. In addition, the car's handling and suspension have been problematic since purchasing the vehicle. The car has driven poorly, with many vibrations and feeling extra loose throughout my owning the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11478201, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle jerked right and inadvertently drove into a snowbank. The vehicle was taken to the residence and then towed to a dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact had not sustained injuries, and a Police Report was not filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,200.”
NHTSA complaint #11717845, filed 2026-02, 30,200 miles“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while making a right turn, the steering wheel became firm. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer stated that the multi-fuse and the steering wheel wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 11,064.”
NHTSA complaint #11511583, filed 2023-03, 11,064 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211679Apr 27, 2022Certain 2022MY Tucson (NX4A) vehicles may exhibit a steering wheel shimmy at highway speeds not related to tire balance nor radial force variation (RFV). This bulletin describes…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2% |
| 2025 | 5 | 2% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 22 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 2% |
| 2013 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 13 | 10% |
| 2005 | 8 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
137 complaintsEngine
115 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsOther or unknown
58 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsForward collision avoidance
39 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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