Hyundai Tucson 2022–2025
4th generation (NX4)
NHTSA data through 12 August 20261,383 complaints, 132 with mileageMethod
On this generation, 48% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 6 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.
- 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% |
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 1,383 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 failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 6 times higher than during the rest of the car's life. 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 (11.4% of complaints, typically around 26,000 miles), the electrical system (11.1% of complaints, typically around 9,000 miles).
12 recall campaigns cover this generation.
What fails, and when
- Forward collision avoidance4,000median 3,970 miles, middle half 1,000 to 13,000
- Engine26,000median 26,500 miles, middle half 12,000 to 55,000
- Electrical system9,000median 9,200 miles, middle half 2,500 to 26,000
- Transmission and driveline9,500median 9,500 miles, middle half 2,000 to 26,000
| 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 | 11.4% | 26,000 | 12,000–55,000 |
| Electrical system | 154 | 11.1% | 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 | 31 | 2.2% | — | — |
| Lane departure | 30 | 2.2% | — | — |
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 3,970 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 1,200 and 13,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 11.4% of complaints (157 reports, 19 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 26,500 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 11.1% of complaints (154 reports, 24 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 9,200 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,300 and 25,800 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 26,500 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 143. 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.
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
Of the 1,383 complaints filed against this generation, 152 reported a crash; 9 reported a fire; 113 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 11.0% of the total.
These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.
What this means if you are buying one
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 3,970, 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.
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 | 143 | 10 |
| 2025 | 443 | 39 |
Recalls (12)
| Campaign | Date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 26V400000 | 2026-07-17 | Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel |
| 26V316000 | 2026-06-22 | Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking |
| 25V893000 | 2026-05-11 | Trailer Hitches |
| 25V809000 | 2025-12-29 | Air Bags:side/Window:curtain |
| 25V549000 | 2025-10-23 | Engine and Engine Cooling:critical Fasteners |
| 24V877000 | 2024-12-17 | Electrical System:wiring |
| 24V691000 | 2024-10-04 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 24V412000 | 2024-07-11 | Steering:electric Power Assist System |
| 23V526000 | 2023-09-07 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant:pump |
| 23V556000 | 2023-09-05 | Equipment:other:labels |
| 23V038000 | 2023-03-30 | Structure:critical Fasteners |
| 21V938000 | 2021-12-02 | Electrical System:software |
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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