A busy redesign launch — the injector and drivetrain patterns make paperwork essential.

Across all three powertrains, the 2022 file carries frightening low-speed drivetrain reports. On the gas car: a surge forward with the brake applied at parking speeds. On the plug-in hybrid: the transmission slipping into neutral and refusing drive or reverse — several owners describe the car rolling in a driveway, one unable to trust the parking brake with a child aboard. And on hybrids: a delayed response when accelerating from a stop as the system hands off from electric to gas power, producing near-misses pulling into traffic. Dealers frequently can't duplicate these. Test low-speed maneuvers deliberately — creep, reverse, and pull away from a full stop — and treat any lurch, hang, or refusal to engage as a serious flag.

Recall 25V893 covers 2022–2024 Tucsons fitted with an optional Mobis tow-hitch wiring harness that may have been installed incorrectly, letting water into the control module — which can fail the trailer lights or cause an electrical short and fire. Owners are advised to park outside until repaired, and the dealer caps the wiring free of charge. VINs became searchable in December 2025 and letters went out in 2026, so on a tow-equipped 2022 the repair may still be pending — verify status by VIN.

A cluster of 2022 owners report the forward-collision / automatic emergency braking (AEB) system braking on the highway with nothing ahead — often exiting or in clear conditions — risking a rear-end hit from behind. Dealers frequently find no fault. Test the driver-assist suite on the drive, and know how to switch AEB to warning-only if the car has a documented history of false activations.

Two lower-stakes recalls: 21V938, where the central control unit software could leave the head- or taillights inoperative (Hyundai reports all affected cars were repaired before sale, so no letters were mailed), and 23V038, where the roof moldings on 2022 Tucson and Santa Cruz may detach and become a road hazard. Both are free fixes — confirm 23V038 in particular is closed by VIN.