2022 Hyundai Tucson Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 363 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson overview page.
What owners report
“My pregnant wifeâs 2022 Hyundai Tucson lost engine power while on the interstate with our 16 month toddler in the car. Luckily she was able…”NHTSA complaint 11529682 — filed 06/29/2023
“While driving on the freeway, suddenly lost power while driving 60 mph and was unable to accelerate. Almost avoided an accident, while trying to merge…”NHTSA complaint 11520333 — filed 05/03/2023
“Sudden loss of power and speed on freeway traveling at 75 mph almost caused a rear end collision by tailgating semi. Pulled over onto shoulder…”NHTSA complaint 11518572 — filed 04/24/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson: 60 of 363 complaints on file (16.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have in total?
363 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 24 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 54 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
