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2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

25/100

#4 most-complained of 5 Santa FE Hybrid years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has 37 complaints and a Complaint Index of 25, ranking 4th worst out of 5 model years, with a Good verdict. The top problem area is the Engine at 38% of complaints, and 4 recalls have been issued.

Complaints
37
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
34.5 city / 30.5 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine14 (38%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain13 (35%)
  3. Electrical System8 (22%)
  4. Fuel System6 (16%)
  5. Other6 (16%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (14%)
  7. Seat Belts3 (8%)
  8. Brakes2 (5%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (5%)
  10. Lane Departure1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Forward Collision Avoidance sensors reportedly failed to detect obstacles in cold weather, contributing to a low-speed crash.
  • Forward Collision Avoidance sensors were reported to fail during a parking-lot maneuver at approximately 5 MPH, leading to a crash at 50,100 miles.
  • The panoramic roof reportedly shattered spontaneously while driving at 70 MPH on the highway, scattering glass inside the cabin.
  • Luggage rack covers detached while driving at speeds between 40 and 75 MPH, described as a separate incident about two weeks apart.
  • Owners reported delays in receiving the seat belt pretensioner recall repair parts.
  • An inverter coolant warning message reportedly appeared repeatedly despite the coolant level appearing normal to the owner.
  • Owners reported the vehicle losing power after stopping at a red light, only able to move 5 to 10 miles per hour until restarted.
  • The emergency brake reportedly activated unexpectedly while driving 60 MPH on the highway, briefly slowing the vehicle.
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints: complaints filed per month6Feb 2022Feb 2023Jun 2023Mar 2024Oct 2024Feb 2025Jul 2026
62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2025 (6).

2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V879000Nov 21, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras226,118 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    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."

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 23V181000Mar 17, 2023Structure & Body584,784 vehiclesPark Outside

    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 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.

    Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    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. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

  3. NHTSA 22V816000Oct 31, 2022Seat Belts14,933 vehicles

    Seat belts:front

    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. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

    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. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid →

2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid fuel economy and fuel cost

City
34.5 MPG
Highway
30.5 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,975
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Santa FE Hybrid years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best020333
2022Good2537433
2023Avoid7557133
2024Caution5034435

All Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid reliable?
NHTSA data shows 37 complaints and a Complaint Index of 25 for the 2022 Santa FE Hybrid, giving it a Good verdict compared to other years of this model, which range up to a Complaint Index of 100.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
The Engine is the top problem area, accounting for 38% of complaints (14 of 37), with a median failure mileage of 40,000 miles.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls covering Collision Avoidance & Cameras, Structure & Body, Seat Belts, and Electrical System, none of them do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2022 Santa FE Hybrid compare to other years?
It ranks 4th worst out of 5 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 25, better than 2023 (75, Avoid), 2024 (50, Caution), and 2025 (100, Avoid), but worse than 2021 (0, Best).
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?
EPA rates it at 33 mpg combined (34.5 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,975.

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.