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2022 Hyundai Tucson

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Tucson.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson utilizes an Automatic (S8) transmission to achieve EPA-estimated fuel economy of 24/29/26 mpg while requiring 5.1 qt of 0W-20 oil for engine maintenance. Reliability records for this model year show 364 total owner complaints with the Fuel/Propulsion System identified as the top complaint area, accompanied by 3 recalls. When viewed against the model's complaint history from 2005 to 2026, the 2022 Tucson falls well below the 2016 peak of 1612 issues but remains substantially higher than the 2009 low of 18, marking a moderate position in the vehicle's long-term reliability profile.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy24/29/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263312J000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/65R17 104HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000 alt 263502S001
Fuel filter31112L1000
Front wiper blades98360S1000 alt 00F09AU016HY
Cabin air filter97133N9100 alt KLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase108.7 in
Curb weight3468 lb
Track (front / rear)63.8 / 63.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined24 / 29 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tucson of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.1–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.10 sec — 2022 Hybrid Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.10 sec15.40 sec226 hpAWD
2022Plug-in Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec7.10 sec15.30 sec261 hpAWD
2022Hybrid Limited 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec 1.5-kWh7.80 sec15.90 sec226 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-48.80 sec16.70 sec187 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-48.90 sec16.90 sec187 hpAWD
2022Limited 2.5L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec187 hpAWD
2025Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.80 sec15.10 sec231 hpAWD
2025Hybrid Limited HTRAC 1.6L Turbo I-4 + Elec6.90 sec15.20 sec231 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.3 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.32 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.87 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.87 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts36.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.5-10.1 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs14.0-17.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.32-1.43 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.38-1.49 lbs
Oil GroupPOE
Oil Capacity4.94-5.64 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 72.0-; Rear: 58.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102; Rear: 0.315
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002"
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.0016; Rear: 0.0012

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1M6 Bolts3.6–5.75 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1130-138 ft. lbs., step 2: 180-190130–138 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102°49–52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-94°, Step 3: 110-114°24–27 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88-92°13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miBrake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Hyundai Tucson shows a modest rebound in complaints (364) after a low‑point in 2021 (73), while its recall count (3) sits above the 2021 single‑recall year but remains below the mid‑2010s peaks (5‑6 recalls). Across the generation, complaints rose sharply in 2016‑2017, fell steadily through 2020, then spiked again in 2022 before dropping in 2023‑2024, indicating a cyclical pattern rather than a persistent deterioration. Recalls have generally hovered between 1 and 5 per year, with 2022’s three recalls aligning with the historical average and not signaling an outlier risk. The top complaint areas for 2022—Fuel/Propulsion System (80), Engine (30), Unknown/Other (26) and Power Train (22)—suggest that any issues are concentrated in powertrain components, though the data does not specify root causes. With complaints and recalls returning to typical levels and no escalating trend beyond the generation’s norm, 2022 is a reasonably safe year to consider for a used Tucson purchase.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
95
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
363
Owner complaints
24 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 364 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System80
Engine30
Unknown Or Other26
Power Train22
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System21
Electrical System15
Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System11
Power Train,Engine9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V938000Electrical System:SoftwareReported 02/12/2021

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… 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…

23V038000Structure:Body:Roof And PillarsReported 31/01/2023

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

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 95 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-007H TSB2026-06-16Electrical SystemSome Palisade (LX2), Tucson (NX4), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may experience…
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-AD-001H TSB2026-02-24Exterior LightingSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Tucson take?

5.1 qt of Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-20 SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Tucson have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tucson get?

EPA figures are 24 city / 29 highway / 26 combined mpg.