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2022 Hyundai SANTA FE: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

198 owner complaints analyzed

5 distinct recall campaigns

17,500 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 55 of 198 complaints (27.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Transmission and shifting3819.2%
Fuel system concerns2412.1%
Braking behavior2311.6%
Engine operation178.6%
Electrical and battery issues94.5%
Steering behavior52.5%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Power Train
55
Engine
53
Unknown Or Other
45
Electrical System
28
Fuel/Propulsion System
28
Vehicle Speed Control
14
Service Brakes
11
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
10
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Power Train55
Engine53
Unknown Or Other45
Electrical System28
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Vehicle Speed Control14
Service Brakes11
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking10

Power Train: 55; Engine: 53; Unknown Or Other: 45; Electrical System: 28; Fuel/Propulsion System: 28; Vehicle Speed Control: 14; Service Brakes: 11; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 10

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
12
25,000 to 49,999
3
50,000 to 74,999
5
75,000 to 99,999
3
100,000 to 149,999
0
150,000 and above
0
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00012
25,000 to 49,9993
50,000 to 74,9995
75,000 to 99,9993
100,000 to 149,9990
150,000 and above0

Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 175 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2021
4
2022
32
2023
43
2024
32
2025
47
2026
40
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20214
202232
202343
202432
202547
202640

2021: 4; 2022: 32; 2023: 43; 2024: 32; 2025: 47; 2026: 40

Pattern summary

Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 38 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 24 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 23 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11431311 · 2021-09-01 (September 1, 2021)

When using WAZE via wireless car play, the connection would be disconnected and prompted me to use cable. Haven't use cable yet so not sure if cable will work.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11431311 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11438501 · 2021-10-28 (October 28, 2021)

When my wife sits in the passenger seat the seat is so low she cannot see over the dashboard. When she uses a cushion the air bag off light goes on indicating she is not protected from collision. This is an obvious safety issue which my dealer claims to know nothing about and has no solution. Please contact Hyundai and have them address this issue. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438501 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11438875 · 2021-11-01 (November 1, 2021)

We purchased my 2022 Hyundai Sante Fe in July of 2021. I had about 5000 miles on the vehicle at the time. On October 15th I was driving down a 2 lane road and heard a pop, I didn't think much of it, thought it might have been an acorn that fell on my roof as the area I live in is very treesy. Later that evening when we got back in the car to leave, we noticed the windshield was cracked, probably about a six inch area. I told my husband earlier that day I heard the popping noise but did not see anything actually fly up and hit the windshield. So…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11438875 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11445305 · 2021-12-28 (December 28, 2021)

Service engine light is on sine the vehicle has 850 miles. Several attend to repair but still not been repair.

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Owner report 11453574 · 2022-02-23 (February 23, 2022)

Driving highway speed. Nice, clear day. No trucks or vehicles within 1/4 mile. No impact to windshield. Stress fracture started on passenger side of front windshield. Initial three inch fracture has expanded to over 12 inches

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Owner report 11460867 · 2022-04-15 (April 15, 2022)

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was not able to start. Triple A towing company was not able to jumpstart the vehicle, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was not able to duplicate the failure however, the mechanic replaced the battery. The contact stated that the failure recurred. Triple A was made aware of the failure but was unable to jumpstart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The man…

Owner-reported narrative. 209 miles reported. Look up ODI 11460867 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11467014 · 2022-06-01 (June 1, 2022)

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated there was an engineering speed control fault while driving approximately 65 MPH. The contact stated that the smart cruise control rode the brakes while going downhill and destroyed the rotors. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and to be diagnosed. The dealer turned the rotors; however, the contact stated that if the cruise control was activated, it would destroy the rotors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11467014 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11468923 · 2022-06-13 (June 13, 2022)

Vehicle under normal operation began to lose power as the accelerator was depressed. Eventually stalling and consequently cutting power to the engine. The vehicle became immobile and would not move or engage out of drive until repeated efforts to turn off/on the vehicle. For a few days following the incident the vehicle idled very low, nearly shutting off in a few instances.

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Recall history

5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

21V524000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 2021-07-09 (July 9, 2021)

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.

Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗
22V197000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pipes, Hoses, And Fittings | Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger

Reported: 2022-03-28 (March 28, 2022)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
22V746000 · Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Reported: 2022-10-06 (October 6, 2022)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
23V181000 · Trailer Hitches

Reported: 2023-03-17 (March 17, 2023)

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.

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
24V879000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Reported: 2024-11-21 (November 21, 2024)

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."

Consequence: 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.

NHTSA campaign record ↗