AI Damage2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and engine. The maker issued 16 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 16
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 86% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 29% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 29% of all complaints
- 4 Hybrid propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 6 complaints (86% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (29% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Hybrid propulsion system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 3 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle operated normally.
Third time car had a high pitch whine and trying to move in reverse caused a strong shudder and check engine light to come on. Diagnostic code for power train P072200. Turned car off and drove a few hours later and seemed to be back to normal. DTC cleared after a few days. Dealer unable to check for a month.
Fast forward to July 21, 2022, vehicle started to flash several warning indicators on dash including forward collision assist, no left turn signal and check engine light and transmission once again stuck in gear unable to select drive or reverse( approx.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,587 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid has 5 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Hybrid propulsion system. HV battery state, hybrid codes, water ingress.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), andTucson…
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), andTucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust GasRecirculation (EGR)…
- Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this…
- Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil…
Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition…
- Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson…
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV), Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV), and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may experience intake air line freezing and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co…
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
- This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the…
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and…
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this…
- Certain Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a…
Certain Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles may exhibit a restricted coolant flow condition, which may be accompanied by a warning message (e.g., Coolant Supplement, Refill…
- A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN…
- Certain 2020-2022MY Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 1.6T-GDI Gamma II HEV…
Certain 2020-2022MY Tucson Hybrid and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles equipped with the 1.6T-GDI Gamma II HEV engine may experience an engine oil leak originating from the Continuous Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) Actuator…
- This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and…
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024…
NHTSA lists 16 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (43%), battery drain (14%), jerking, harsh shifts (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid?
NHTSA lists 16 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.