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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 16% of its 184 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,750 miles. No related recall has been issued for this area.

Electrical System complaints
29
16% of 184
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
20,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Low-beam and LED headlights produce dim, uneven, or shadowed light output that owners say makes night driving difficult.
  • Multiple warning lights (oil, ABS, tire pressure, check engine) illuminate simultaneously without a clear cause.
  • Some vehicles stalled or lost power unexpectedly while driving, including one case where the vehicle shifted into neutral due to a loose ground wire on the transmission control module.
  • Drivers report sudden loss of acceleration response followed by an unexpected surge of power.
  • Water intrusion was noted around headlight housings near LED components, raising concern about long-term electrical exposure.
  • One owner reported the vehicle stalling at a stoplight with electrical warning lights flashing before it would not restart.

When 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2022, latest Jun 21, 2026.

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2022Apr 2022Oct 2022Jan 2023Apr 2023Oct 2023Sep 2024Jun 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Jun 2026; peak Apr 2022 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Santa Cruz model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202229 (16%)
  2. 202317 (22%)
  3. 20243 (9%)
  4. 20255 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
NHTSA lists 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Santa Cruz, which is 16% of its 184 total complaints for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Santa Cruz electrical system?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the Electrical System on the 2022 Santa Cruz.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2022 Santa Cruz is 20,750 miles.
What kind of electrical issues do owners report most?
Owners most often describe dim or shadowed headlights, multiple dashboard warning lights coming on together, and occasional stalling or loss of power.
Did any electrical complaints involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes and zero fires linked to the 29 Electrical System complaints for the 2022 Santa Cruz.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.