Compare two vehicles

Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 26 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 23 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2022 Hyundai Tucson

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Hyundai Tucson

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

2021 Hyundai Tucson

has more open investigations.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2022 Hyundai Tucson

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Tucson needs more recall homework, Tucson has more complaint activity, Tucson has more severity reports, Tucson has more open investigation signals and Tucson has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Hyundai Tucson 2021 Hyundai Tucson Difference
Total recalls 3 1 Tucson has 2 more recalls
Total complaints 365 73 Tucson has 292 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 24 / 4 / 10 / 0 2 / 3 / 6 / 0 Tucson has 27 more severity reports
Defect investigations 3 1 Tucson has 2 more investigations
Open investigations 0 1 Tucson has 1 more open investigations
Manufacturer communications 116 85 Tucson has 31 more communications
Recall completion reports 16 9 Tucson has 7 more reports
Warranty programs 2 8 Tucson has 6 more warranty programs
Service campaigns 13 24 Tucson has 11 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Dec 19, 2025 Sep 4, 2020 Tucson has newer activity
Latest complaint Jul 15, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 Tucson has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Fuel Propulsion System
  • Engine
  • Power Train
  • Engine
  • Service Brakes
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 26 combined MPG 23 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,300 $2,600 Tucson about $300 less
Safety-rating records 4 2 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had fuel propulsion system and engine repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Hyundai Tucson

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and service brakes repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Hyundai Tucson

  • Fuel Propulsion System: fuel smell, leaks, stalling, range or charging changes
  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks

2021 Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Service Brakes: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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