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Hyundai Tucson 2022 in Ghana

What US owners report going wrong with the Hyundai Tucson 2022, its safety recalls and crash stars, what fuel costs you a month in cedis, whether it can still be imported, and what it sells for in Ghana.

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At a glance

US safety recalls 3
Owner complaints 391 26 crashes, 4 fires reported
Crash rating ★★★★★ US government, out of 5
Fuel a month GH₵1,660 40 km a day
Import into Ghana Allowed about 4 years old

Can it come into Ghana?

A 2022 car is about 4 years old, under the 15-year limit. It can be imported until about 2036.

Every used vehicle needs a pre-shipment inspection and a Certificate of Conformity from a GSA-approved body in the country it ships from.
Not allowed at all: flood- or fire-damaged cars, cars with chassis damage, and cars assembled from parts, according to published guides to the rules.
Import duty: 10% of the customs value for a petrol, 1,001 to 3,000 cc car (GRA's vehicle duty table). VAT, NHIL, GETFund and the ECOWAS, AU, EXIM and special import levies come on top, plus an age penalty on older cars.
The customs value is GRA's own figure (the car's price when new, minus up to 50% for age, plus freight and insurance), not what you paid. Only the ICUMS assessment gives the final amount, so never pay a "clearing agent" a figure you cannot see on the official assessment.
Buying a car already in Ghana? Ask the DVLA to confirm through ICUMS that duty was paid before you pay.

Age is worked out from the model year; the rule uses the date of manufacture, which can be a few months earlier. Source: GSA public notice of 14 August 2026, as reported by Citi Newsroom.

Safety recalls

Faults the maker agreed to fix for free in the US. A car shipped to Ghana usually never got the repair, so these are worth asking about.

Electrical system 21V938000 · 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 headlights and/or taillights.

The risk: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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 customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.
Structure 23V038000 · 31/01/2023

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

The risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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 customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
Trailer hitches 25V893000 · 19/12/2025

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

The risk: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Recalls for this model and year. Not every car of the model is affected: check the exact car with its VIN.

What owners say goes wrong

Problems real owners reported to the US government (NHTSA). A high count on a popular car is normal; look at which part comes up most.

Fuel/propulsion system132
Engine116
Power train64
Electrical system54
Forward collision avoidance39
Service brakes32

391 complaints · 26 crashes · 4 fires · 55 injuries · 0 deaths reported

In owners' own words

"We were involved in a forward collision at 40mph with a vehicle that crossed the highway to turn into a gas station. None of the airbags deployed. The vehicle was inoperable due to the damage and my wife sustained a knee injury due to hitting the dash durring the wreck."
Air bags · filed 11/03/2026

"My wife was driving her 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, when she suddenly heard a bang and then the vehicle had very little engine power and would not accelerate properly. This turned out to be because the gas engine would not turn on and only the small hybrid motor was functioning. She was able to safely pull into a parking lot. The vehicle was tow to a Hyundai dealership where they diagnosed the issue as a broken/snap…"
Engine · filed 11/02/2026

"The windshield wipers were set to auto during a torrential downpour. When they increased to a high speed of wiping, we heard a large crack and the windshield wiper had completely broke on us. We were going around 45 MPH on a highway and were 1 hour away from our destination. We had little to no visibility for the remainder of the car ride as it continued to downpour and was the most terrifying drive. We went to Dick…"
Visibility/wiper · filed 10/28/2026

Crash test ratings

2022 Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD Later Release · US government 5-star ratings

Overall	★★★★★
Front crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★☆ 16% risk in a single-vehicle crash

Front crash test · NHTSA
Side crash test · NHTSA
Side pole test · NHTSA

What it costs to run in Ghana

US EPA fuel figures for the Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, at this window's Ghana pump price.

Fuel at 40 km a day

GH₵1,660 a month

Town driving9 L/100 km
Mixed driving8.1 L/100 km
Litres a month108
Petrol price (1 Nov 2026)GH₵15.39/L

Uses the NPA price floor; pump prices are at or a little above it. Accra traffic and air conditioning use more than the US test, so treat this as the least you will spend.

What a Hyundai Tucson 2022 sells for in Ghana

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Questions people ask

Does the Hyundai Tucson 2022 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 US safety recalls for the Hyundai Tucson 2022. Cars imported to Ghana rarely had the free US repair done, so ask for proof or have a dealer check.

What are the common problems with the Hyundai Tucson 2022?

Owners in the US most often report problems with: fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train, electrical system (NHTSA owner complaints).

How much fuel does a Hyundai Tucson 2022 use in Ghana?

About 9 litres per 100 km in town (US EPA figure). At 40 km a day that is about 108 litres a month, roughly GH₵1,660 at the 1 Nov 2026 petrol price.

Can a Hyundai Tucson 2022 still be imported into Ghana?

Yes for now: Ghana bars used vehicles 15 years and older from 1 October 2026, so a 2022 car can be imported until about 2036. It needs a pre-shipment Certificate of Conformity.

Sources: US NHTSA and EPA public data, Ghana NPA fuel prices, Ghana Standards Authority import notice (14 August 2026). Figures are for US-market versions of this model.