2022 Hyundai Santa FE

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2022 Hyundai Santa FE
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:53:09.788Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2022: 197 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	209
2002	165
2003	308
2004	303
2005	216
2006	106
2007	683
2008	541
2009	358
2010	258
2011	181
2012	353
2013	605
2014	493
2015	254
2016	236
2017	962
2018	108
2019	197
2020	209
2021	166
2022	197
2023	207
2024	145
2025	131
2026	35

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 29%

29% of complaints: power train — 57 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH

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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

Also filed under VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

While accelerating, the 8-speed transmission sporadically hangs in 1st gear and will not change to 2nd. The motor revs to about 4000 rpm and will only travel at about 15 mph.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260817

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway and approaching a stop sign, the message "Check Transmission Oil Immediately" was momentarily displayed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260723

ENGINE 27%

27% of complaints: engine — 53 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn.

FIRE

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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

The horn has now stopped working in my vehicle twice. It was replaced 01/27/2023, and is now non-functional again. I believe this to be a safety issue as I have no way to warn other drivers or pedestrians of my presence, if necessary.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260811

I did a navigation update as requested by the infotainment system on the Hyundai. After the update, the air conditioner would not turn on when the ac button was depressed .

NHTSA ODI report, 20260709

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 28 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11%

11% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASH

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Vehicle purchased 9/1/24 from Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa. Dealership failed to file registration/tags until 10/4/24. 7/12/25: Vehicle experienced involuntary acceleration and braking, resulting in impact with my motherâs home.

NHTSA ODI report, 20251208

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20210903 — fuel system, gasoline

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

R 20220526 — engine and engine cooling

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

R 20230110 — power train

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

R 20230516 — trailer hitches

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

R 20250114 — back over prevention

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