Most common 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid problems
Share of the 7 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid complaints by model year
Best Tucson Plug-In Hybrid years: 2025. Compare all years →
What 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Tucson. 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. On another occasion while attempting to reverse out a parking spot, the transmission failed to shift into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the transmission was replaced. On another occasion while starting the vehicle, the message indicating the Hybrid battery failure was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that harness control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage 60,000.
I purchased a 2022 Tucson Hybrid on Friday 5/27. I purchased the insurance package as well as the Tommy Car protection. On Wednesday 6/1 it got stuck in neutral, thankfully in my driveway. I tried to put it in reverse, but it instead went into neutral. I couldn't get the emergency brake to engage at first and my car was rolling down my driveway, which leads to a lake. I can't even imagine what could have happened to myself or my four year old daughter who was in her car seat. I honestly didn't even trust the emergency brake. I am scared to ever get in that car again. I called Country Hyundai right away and they said I will have to get it towed through roadside assistance. I asked what am I supposed to drive? The service manager said he couldn't help me with that.The tow truck driver attempted to get my car to go into park and other gears but couldn't. …
2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | 6-speed dual-clutch | AWD | 35 / 35 / 35 |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid a good car?
That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
What is the most common problem with the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 6 complaints, 86% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2025. See the full Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 50% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.