2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid
Only 27 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 27
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2022: 27 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 21 |
Known problem areas
Only 27 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
7 of 27 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
The car was shaking alot but the engine light was off. Started it the next dat and the check engine light came on. Went to auto zone to see what the codes were. The 1st and 3rd cylinder are misfiring.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-16
Also filed under Power train
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, confirming the exact symptom âthe gasoline engine continues running after the vehicle is switched off.â the vehicle is on and your burn fuel and if the fuel tank is full then some major issue may occur.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06
Electrical system
7 of 27 total reports mention: electrical system.
Lane departure
7 of 27 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist and blind spot detection.
Fuel/propulsion system
6 of 27 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Power train
5 of 27 total reports mention: power train.
Show complaint excerpts
The accident took place on February 13 at approximately 7:40 a.m.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-06
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Loss of acceleration while driving. This has occurred multiple times (always while moving or actively driving).
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-03
From park to Drive or reverse thereâs an issues with changing in between doing so. Loud noise and shake to the car when engaging in the new gear. Then it sounds like the cars accelerating but parked, not moving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-16
Safety timeline
5 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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2023-03-20Fuel system, gasoline23V028000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.
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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 Plug-IN Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 21V00K000 · Electrical system
- Recall 22V816000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V028000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 23V181000 · Trailer hitches
- Recall 24V879000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN 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 Plug-IN Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid have?
- 5 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.