KM8JBCAE6NU038449

2022

Available vehicle information

VIN
KM8JBCAE6NU038449
Model year
2022
Country
South Korea
Record status
rust damage

VIN structure

KM8 WMI · JBCAE6 VDS · NU038449 VIS
WMI KM8 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS JBCAE6 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS NU038449 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code N Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

The first three characters form the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). Characters 4–9 form the Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS), while characters 10–17 form the Vehicle Identifier Section (VIS).

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Tucson
Model year 2022
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim SEL
Engine model GDI Theta III
Displacement 2.5 L
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 8
Drive type 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Doors 4
Plant city ULSAN
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

3
3 recall campaigns found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 21V938000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report received: 02/12/2021

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

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 customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.

Recall 2 23V038000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Report received: 31/01/2023

Summary

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

Consequence

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

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 customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Recall 3 25V893000

TRAILER HITCHES

Report received: 19/12/2025

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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About VIN KM8JBCAE6NU038449

World Crash Archive currently associates VIN KM8JBCAE6NU038449 with a 2022. The available archive information lists South Korea as the vehicle country and rust damage as the record status.

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