2022 Hyundai Tucson vs 2022 Subaru Outback
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Hyundai Tucson | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 369 | 459 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 385 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 24 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–37 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 28,000 mi | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Tucson | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 255 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 128 | 5 |
| Engine | 109 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 49 |
| Power Train | 62 | 17 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 35 | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 10 |
| Visibility | 6 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 71 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 59 | 0 |
| Stalling | 46 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 45 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 37 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 16 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 8 |
2022 Hyundai Tucson
2022 Subaru Outback
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.