Model year 2022 · Hyundai

2022 Hyundai Tucson recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on December 18, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TUCSON.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V893000	December 18, 2025	Trailer HitchesPark outside
23V038000	January 31, 2023	Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
21V938000	December 2, 2021	Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Structure (1) · Trailer Hitches (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V893000Manufacturer no. 290

Trailer Hitches

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA: December 18, 2025
Owner notification: May 11, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 51,587 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2022 Hyundai Tucson: February 8, 2021 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V893000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V038000Manufacturer no. 241

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA: January 31, 2023
Owner notification: March 30, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 16,104 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Components: Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Structure › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Safety risk

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V038000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V938000Manufacturer no. 214

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA: December 2, 2021
Owner notification: December 2, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 12 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: TUCSON

Components: Electrical System › Software; Exterior Lighting

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V938000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 22, 2025.