2022 Hyundai Tucson engine problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle Fuel Injector code P053F84 Reading on 9/9/26, this is the second time vehicle was taken to the dealership for the exact same problem, the idle button in orange, and displayed, first visit while vehicle within warranty limits technician stated couldn't find anything wrong, now vehicle is out…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
“In April 2026 (29,805 miles) I was on an interstate underpass U-turn and when I went to accelerate from the U-turn, the vehicle “revved”, had difficulty accelerating, and appeared to not go into the next gear for a roughly 10 seconds, meaning I was unable to accelerate and get out of the way from…”
filed Aug 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter…
26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2026
Engine problems in other Tucson years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tucson | 2 | 3% |
| 2025 Tucson | 12 | 4% |
| 2024 Tucson | 14 | 15% |
| 2023 Tucson | 23 | 17% |
| 2021 Tucson | 38 | 49% |
| 2020 Tucson | 71 | 40% |
| 2019 Tucson | 196 | 52% |
| 2018 Tucson | 243 | 61% |
| 2017 Tucson | 594 | 55% |
| 2016 Tucson | 423 | 26% |
| 2015 Tucson | 118 | 52% |
| 2014 Tucson | 110 | 55% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Tucson
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.