2022 Hyundai Santa FE
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 209 |
| 2002 | 165 |
| 2003 | 308 |
| 2004 | 303 |
| 2005 | 216 |
| 2006 | 106 |
| 2007 | 681 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 357 |
| 2010 | 256 |
| 2011 | 181 |
| 2012 | 352 |
| 2013 | 604 |
| 2014 | 492 |
| 2015 | 253 |
| 2016 | 235 |
| 2017 | 937 |
| 2018 | 108 |
| 2019 | 190 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2021 | 162 |
| 2022 | 187 |
| 2023 | 199 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 116 |
| 2026 | 27 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
28% of complaints: engine — 52 distinct reports on file.
27% of complaints: power train — 51 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that upon the start of her vehicle while at a gas station, the vehicle initially failed to accelerate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal.
NHTSA ODI report, 20221215
14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 26 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 26 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle experienced a spontaneous interior fire while parked and turned off. No collision, no injuries. Fire originated under the driver-side lower dash/kick panel near the fuse/BCM wiring, then spread into the driver door harness/trim.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251114
7% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 13 distinct reports on file.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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.
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.
Campaign 21V524000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V197000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles.
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.
Campaign 22V746000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 23V181000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 24V879000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Hyundai Santa FE — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (52 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (51 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V524000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V197000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V746000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V181000 (trailer hitches) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V879000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.