Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles
A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free. Instant. No signup. Pulls recalls and complaints for your exact vehicle.
Couldn't find that VIN. Check the digits and try again.
moderate Owners of the 2022 Hyundai Tucson have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the body at roughly $1,500 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See body across all vehicles →
| Model year | body complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Tucson | 7 |
| 2019 Tucson | 4 |
| 2020 Tucson | 3 |
| 2022 Tucson (this page) | 5 |
| 2023 Tucson | 3 |
| 2025 Tucson | 4 |
A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering body on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Certain Tucson (NX4, NX4A) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit an improper fuel filler door opening or closing condition due to an inoperative fuel filler door release actuator. This bulletin provides instructions to replace the fuel filler door release actuator.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides repair information for a non-glossy front door pull handle that exhibits paint peeling on certain 2022 â 2023MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles. If a vehicle exhibits this paint peeling condition, replace the front door trim panel assembly.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Certain 2022MY Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit delamination on the main crash pad assembly. This bulletin outlines the procedures to inspect and replace the assembly if necessary.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 5 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover body issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.