Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025
4th generation (NX4)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20261,386 complaints, 132 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
- Reports with mileage
- 132
- Median of reported failures
- 13,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Forward collision avoidance (21.1%)
- Recalls
- 12
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On this generation, 48% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025 · 132 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 20,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 82 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 48% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 500
- 25%
- 3,940
- Median
- 13,000
- 75%
- 29,000
- 90%
- 55,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–20,000 | 82 | 62.1% |
| 20,000–40,000 | 29 | 22.0% |
| 40,000–60,000 | 8 | 6.1% |
| 60,000–80,000 | 13 | 9.8% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 1,386 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022–2025 Hyundai Tucson, and 132 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
48% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are forward collision avoidance (21.1% of complaints, typically around 4,000 miles), the engine (11.3% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles), the electrical system (11.3% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles).
12 recall campaigns cover this generation. 2 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2022–2025 Hyundai Tucson last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2022–2025 Hyundai Tucson were filed by 13,000 miles and 90% by 55,000 miles — figures drawn from 132 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
Before you buy a 2022–2025 Tucson: the 3-minute check
Generated from 132 mileage-tagged complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 12 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for forward collision avoidance repair records. This area fails at a median of 4,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Ask for electrical system repair records. This area fails at a median of 9,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check instrument cluster on 2022–2023 cars. Instrument panel software fault can leave the gauge cluster blank at startup, hiding speed and warning telltales; addressed by a software recall on early NX4 cars.
- Check drivability on 2022–2023 cars. Low-speed hesitation and shift-shock complaints tied to the idle stop-and-go system and 8-speed automatic calibration.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 48% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, forward collision avoidance and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Forward collision avoidance in particular shows a median failure mileage of 4,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Forward collision avoidance292 reports4,0001,000–13,000Forward collision avoidance: 292 reports, median 4,000 miles, middle half 1,000 to 13,000 miles.
- Electrical system156 reports9,0002,500–26,000Electrical system: 156 reports, median 9,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 26,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline94 reports9,5002,000–26,000Transmission and driveline: 94 reports, median 9,500 miles, middle half 2,000 to 26,000 miles.
- Engine157 reports26,00012,000–55,000Engine: 157 reports, median 26,000 miles, middle half 12,000 to 55,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 292 | 21.1% | 4,000 | 1,000–13,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 162 | 11.7% | — | — |
| Engine | 157 | 11.3% | 26,000 | 12,000–55,000 |
| Electrical system | 156 | 11.3% | 9,000 | 2,500–26,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 151 | 10.9% | — | — |
| Brakes | 98 | 7.1% | — | — |
| Transmission and driveline | 94 | 6.8% | 9,500 | 2,000–26,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 53 | 3.8% | — | — |
| Exterior lighting | 32 | 2.3% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 30 | 2.2% | — | — |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025 · 132 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
90% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Forward collision avoidance — median 4,000 mi
- Engine — median 26,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 9,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 9,500 mi
At 90,000 miles
100% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Forward collision avoidance — median 4,000 mi
- Engine — median 26,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 9,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 9,500 mi
At 120,000 miles
100% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Forward collision avoidance — median 4,000 mi
- Engine — median 26,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 9,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline — median 9,500 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 13,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
Forward collision avoidance accounts for 21.1% of complaints (292 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 4,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,000 and 13,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.3% of complaints (157 reports, 19 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 26,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 12,000 and 55,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 11.3% of complaints (156 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 9,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,500 and 26,000 miles.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 6.8% of complaints (94 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 9,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,000 and 26,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2022 model year drew the most — 577 complaints — while 2024 drew the fewest at 146. The median year sits at 331.
The first year of the generation, 2022, sits above the median. That is a common pattern — early production of a redesigned vehicle tends to surface problems that later years do not repeat — and it is worth weighing when choosing between years.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 12 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
2 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (3), equipment (2), forward collision avoidance (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 1,386 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 152 (11.0%)
- Fires
- 9
- Injury reports
- 60
- Fatality reports
- 0
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Instrument Cluster 2022–2023
Instrument panel software fault can leave the gauge cluster blank at startup, hiding speed and warning telltales; addressed by a software recall on early NX4 cars.
Drivability 2022–2023
Low-speed hesitation and shift-shock complaints tied to the idle stop-and-go system and 8-speed automatic calibration.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 577 | 55 |
| 2023 | 220 | 28 |
| 2024 | 146 | 10 |
| 2025 | 443 | 39 |
Recalls (12) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2025 · Electrical SystemAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or…
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
What can happen. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 304. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
Jun 2026 · 2025 · Forward Collision AvoidanceUnexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
What can happen. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
May 2026 · 2022–2024 · Trailer Hitches park outsideNonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2025 · 2025 · Air BagsSide curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
What can happen. Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Oct 2025 · 2025 · Engine and Engine CoolingA loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson and Santa Fe vehicles. The connecting rod bolts in the engine may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of drive power and engine damage, possibly resulting in an oil leak.
What can happen. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 281.
Dec 2024 · 2025 · Electrical SystemA transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away…
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
What can happen. A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.
Oct 2024 · 2025 · EquipmentWithout the glove box label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an…
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson vehicles. The glove box air bag warning label may be missing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What can happen. Without the glove box label, operators may be unaware of the increased risks that an air bag poses to an infant or child in the front seat, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.
The free fix. Hyundai will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 268.
Jul 2024 · 2024 · SteeringA loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
What can happen. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
Sep 2023 · 2023–2024 · Power Train park outsideAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
What can happen. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Sep 2023 · 2024 · EquipmentA label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion…
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson vehicles. The tire and loading information label may incorrectly indicate information about a spare tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
What can happen. A label that incorrectly states spare tire pressure when there is no spare tire on-board may cause confusion during an emergency tire replacement, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire and loading information label, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 247.
Mar 2023 · 2022 · StructureA detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
What can happen. A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
Dec 2021 · 2022 · Electrical SystemInoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. 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.
What owners reported
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the tailgate independently opened while driving. The tailgate warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the wheel well molding had detached. The vehicle was repaired at an auto body shop. Additionally, the contact stated that there was water intrusion…
2022 · 3 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he became aware that the moldings on the roof had detached. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V038000 (Structure). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired; however, the…
2022 · 200 miles · Body structure
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brakes and power steering malfunctioned, causing the contact to momentarily lose control of the vehicle and the vehicle drove into the middle of a busy intersection. The contact stated that…
2022 · 300 miles · Brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while his wife was at a standstill, she depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to move forward for several seconds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he had also experienced the failure on multiple…
2022 · 500 miles · Transmission and driveline
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