2022 Hyundai Santa FE problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about transmission & drivetrain. There are 5 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
200
Recalls
5
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Median mileage
17,500 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Transmission & Drivetrain is the most-reported problem area, named in 57 of 200 complaints (28%).
  • Engine (54) and fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion (33) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 17,500 mi.
  • Owners reported 9 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries.
  • The 2022 Hyundai Santa FE has 5 recalls on file.
  • It ranks 7th of 22 Hyundai Santa FE model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 20% more complaints than the 2021 model year (166).

2022 Hyundai Santa FE problems by category

  • Transmission & Drivetrain · 2 crashes
    57 complaints
  • Engine · 1 crash
    54 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 3 crashes
    46 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    33 complaints
  • Electrical System
    31 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech · 3 crashes
    23 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 2 crashes
    16 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    11 complaints
  • Brakes · 3 crashes
    11 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    6 complaints
  • Airbags · 1 crash
    5 complaints
  • Steering · 1 crash
    4 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Power train55
Engine54
Unknown or other46
Fuel/propulsion system28
Electrical system28
Vehicle speed control14
Service brakes11
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking10

When problems happen (mileage)

8Under 10k410k–30k630k–60k560k–100k100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2022 Hyundai Santa FE complaints that list mileage.

2022 Hyundai Santa FE recalls (5)

  • Recall 24V879000Nov 21, 2024226,118 vehicles
    BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

  • Recall 23V181000Mar 17, 2023584,784 vehiclesPark outside
    TRAILER HITCHES

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

    Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

  • Recall 22V746000Oct 6, 202256,148 vehicles
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

    Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

  • Recall 22V197000Mar 28, 202216 vehicles
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

    Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.

  • Recall 21V524000Jul 9, 202115,752 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

    Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2022 Hyundai Santa FE complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2026FLCrashEngineOther / UnknownSteering
    My fiancée’s Hyundai Santa Fe has been taken in for service multiple times due to a serious and recurring safety issue. The vehicle suddenly begins malfunctioning while being driven: all of the lights on the dashboard start flashing, multiple warning lights come on, the vehicle shuts off, and both the steering and accelerator become disabled until the vehicle can be restarted. This has occurred twice while driving on the interstate at speeds of 70+ mph, creating an extremely…
    NHTSA complaint #11768909 · source
  2. Filed Sep 15, 2026IL1 injuredBody & Structure
    On May 31, 2025, I suffered a severe facial injury causing trigeminal neuralgia and concussion when the Smart Power Liftgate on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT failed to stop or reverse upon encountering obstruction. While unloading the trunk, I went to close the liftgate, lost my balance falling forward prior to it beginning to close. It struck my face and upper body with full mechanical force, failing to trigger the automatic safety reverse/anti-pinch strip sensors. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11764268 · source
  3. Filed Sep 7, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech
    Vehicle on initial start up shows no issue. Driving for a short distance or stationary for a short time. Vehicle instrument panel will show a fault of Forward safety system. Errors on Lane keeping assist, High beam assist, and Driver attention warning. Smart camera module will be hot to the touch causing failure of Front view camera and Front Radar Module.
    NHTSA complaint #11762513 · source
  4. Filed Aug 29, 2026TXAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain
    On June 20 2026 at 2:07pm Central Time there was a check engine light displayed on the dash of my vehicle 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, while it was parked in the garage of my home and was just powered up. I had then performed the vehicle diagnostics test (pictures attached) that showed that there was an issue with the 'Transmission Control System' with detail that a full system check is recommended and to schedule an appointment with a dealer. I had later proceeded to…
    NHTSA complaint #11760554 · source
  5. Filed Aug 28, 2026UTFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    At approximately 67,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a sudden vibration when accelerate and decelerate. Engine light was on and vehicle had a hard time to maintain speed above 40mph. Cars were honking behind us due to the lack of speed on road. It happen all of a sudden and cause me and my wife panic at first. The car was took to the closest dealer ([XXX] Hyundai [XXX]) and they found the problem was due to an internally leaking fuel injector, requiring a complete…
    NHTSA complaint #11760358 · source
  6. Filed Aug 22, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain
    Symptoms are those described in Hyundai recall 236 (delayed shifting,hesitation, stalling). Vehicle has had multiple TSP services at Hyundai but symptoms persist intermittently. Software updates do not fix issue. Hyundai dealer has no other remedies.
    NHTSA complaint #11758783 · source
  7. Filed Aug 21, 202630,000 miFLDriver Assistance & Safety TechFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked or hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after two separate warranty repairs of the fuel injector, the failure persisted. In addition, the contact stated that the rear-view camera intermittently displayed a distorted or blank image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact…
    NHTSA complaint #11758435 · source
  8. Filed Aug 17, 2026SCTransmission & Drivetrain
    While accelerating, the 8-speed transmission sporadically hangs in 1st gear and will not change to 2nd. The motor revs to about 4000 rpm and will only travel at about 15 mph. This causes a safety hazard when attempting to enter fast moving traffic. After several attempts, the Dealer has said that they cannot duplicate this issue in their shop and has not made necessary warranty repairs to fix this vehicle. Hyundai assigned a case manager who says that since the diagnostic…
    NHTSA complaint #11757403 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology