2022 Hyundai Tucson
Common Problems
Ranked from 152 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Fuel Injector Failure
61complaintsHigh severityFuel systemMultiple fuel injectors fail, causing engine misfires and loss of power.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Misfire
57complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine misfires and loses power, often without warning, leading to reduced acceleration.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Fuel Injector Issues Causing Power Loss and Rough Idling
48complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel injectors are failing, leading to power loss, rough idling, and occasional stalling.
$300–$1,200est. fuel injector replacement · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Stalling and Misfiring
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stutters and misfires, causing the car to stall or lose power, especially during acceleration.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Electrical System Failures Including Radio and Safety Features
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system failures, such as radio and safety features, cause intermittent malfunctions.
$200–$1,500est. infotainment unit service · 0.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V938000
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Transmission Issues
9complaintsMedium severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions cause the vehicle to lose power and fail to accelerate properly.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, especially when using the stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system randomly activates without any other vehicles in sight, potentially causing accidents.
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Lane Departure System Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe lane departure and blind spot monitoring systems have failed to function properly, increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recall: 21V938000
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Brake Issues
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe brakes fail to function properly, causing the vehicle to slow down unexpectedly or not at all.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Engine Control System Issues
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine control system malfunctions, causing the engine to shut off or fail to start, leading to potential safety risks.
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Headlights Causing Nighttime Vision Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherHeadlights create a dark shadow on the windshield, reducing nighttime visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Panoramic Sunroof Shattering
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe panoramic sunroof spontaneously shatters at high speeds, without any external impact or warning.
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Steering Locking Up
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up, making it impossible to steer the vehicle, often accompanied by dashboard warnings.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Unintended Acceleration
2complaintsSafety riskEngineThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably despite the brake being applied.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.