2022 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 263 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, filed between 2021-09-01 and 2026-09-15. The most common problem areas are the power train (75, 29%), engine (73, 28%) and electrical system (46, 17%). Owners reported 12 crashes, 1 fire and 4 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 75 | 29% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 73 | 28% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 56 | 21% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 46 | 17% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 39 | 15% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 9% | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 20 | 8% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 5% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 8 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 3% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 6 | 2% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 75 complaints
- 75 complaints of 263 (29%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 16 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe; the recall, campaign 22V746000, says: “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.”
Engine: 73 complaints
- 73 complaints of 263 (28%) name the engine.
- 22 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe; the recall, campaign 22V197000, says: “The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.”
Electrical system: 46 complaints
- 46 complaints of 263 (17%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 20 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe; the recall, campaign 21V00K000, says: “The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 39 complaints
- 39 complaints of 263 (15%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 22 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 24 complaints
- 24 complaints of 263 (9%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 4 of them also name the service brakes; owners reported 4 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 20 complaints
- 20 complaints of 263 (8%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 44 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 49 |
| 2025 | 58 |
| 2026 | 49 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID, SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe's most common problem areas are the power train (75 of 263 complaints), engine (73 of 263 complaints) and electrical system (46 of 263 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
NHTSA has 263 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, including 12 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe's problems?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe; 3 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.