2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
35% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 58 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2027 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
35% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic structural manufacturing defect involving a transmission case half seal failure. The transmission is actively seeping/leaking fluid directly from the factory-mated case assembly line seal.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Engine
35% · 13 reportsElectrical system
22% · 8 reportsShow complaint excerpts
While Driving home from work, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Vehicle's, Hybrid battery began to discharge rapidly, the Gasoline Engine did not start to charge the system, within 1/4 mile the Hybrid Battery fully discharged, and the Vehicle lost...
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-17
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Warnings appeared on the instrument panel at the same time the power steering would go out and I would not be able to safely steer the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-09
Also filed under Steering
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 5 reportsForward collision avoidance
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and dynamic brake support/brake assist.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. The contact stated while coming out of a parking space and driving approximately 5 MPH, he got distracted and crashed into a parking lot light pole.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-29
the weather was 20 degrees, sensor on the front did not work causing a Collison , dealer said they dont work it the cold i want this repair under warranty, dealer never stated they dont work in the…
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-14
Occasionally the cruise control will go off. Sometimes it will reset itself & other times, the driver has to initiate. I reported to the Hyundai Manuf. last yr. & also had 2 separate dealers take a look & problem has not been resolved.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-01
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2022-02-23Electrical system21V00K000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.
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2022-12-14Seat belts22V816000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2023-05-16Trailer hitches23V181000 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...
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.
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2025-01-14Back over prevention24V879000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V00K000 · Electrical system
- Recall 22V816000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V181000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 24V879000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.