2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. Part of Generation 4 — 2019–2023.

20212023
Complaints
264
per 10K Sold
22.9
US Sales
115,226
Crashes
13
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#148 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:35,038 mi
Crash-related:2
#246 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:23,069 mi
#322 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Transmission / Drivetrain
48
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
35,038
Engine Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,069
Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,104
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
17,500
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,955
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Tailgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~882,818 vehicles.

24V879000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~226,118 affected

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."

23V181000Trailer Hitches
~584,784 affected

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.

22V746000Automatic Transmission
~56,148 affected

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.

22V197000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, Hoses, And Fittings · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
~16 affected

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.

21V524000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~15,752 affected

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.

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has 264 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (48 complaints, avg 35,038 mi); Engine Problems (46 complaints, avg 23,069 mi); Fuel System (22 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 32,088 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe include 13 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 882,818 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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