2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has 199 NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls, ranking 12th worst out of 21 model years with a Complaint Index of 45. It carries a Caution verdict, capped due to a Park Outside recall despite a mid-range complaint index.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Santa Fe years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 199
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 5
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine64 (32%)
- Transmission & Powertrain57 (29%)
- Other45 (23%)
- Fuel System33 (17%)
- Electrical System31 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras23 (12%)
- Brakes11 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (6%)
- Structure & Body8 (4%)
- Airbags5 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle failing to accelerate momentarily before abruptly surging forward when the pedal was pressed at low speed.
- Owners describe the brake pedal suddenly sinking to the floor with no fluid loss, resulting in loss of stopping power and collisions.
- Some vehicles reportedly rolled after being placed in park, moving over curbs or into walls due to a gear control issue.
- Owners report the rearview or reverse-sensing camera failing to display an image or detect obstacles, leading to low-speed collisions.
- One owner reported a spontaneous interior fire starting near the dash wiring while the vehicle was parked and off.
- Owners describe windshield cracks developing and spreading without any impact while driving on clear days.
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
- NHTSA 22V746000Oct 6, 2022Transmission & Powertrain56,148 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
- NHTSA lists 199 complaints and 5 recalls for the 2022 Santa Fe, giving it a Complaint Index of 45 and a rank of 12th worst among 21 model years. Its verdict is Caution, capped because of a Park Outside recall.
- What problems does the 2022 Santa Fe have?
- The top problem area is Engine, making up 32% of complaints, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 29% and Fuel System at 17%. Median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 10,000 miles.
- Does the 2022 Santa Fe have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls, covering the rearview camera, a tow hitch harness fire risk (Park Outside recall), transmission fail-safe mode, a turbocharger oil supply pipe, and a fuel pipe leak.
- How does the 2022 Santa Fe compare to other Santa Fe years?
- Its Complaint Index of 45 is lower than the worst years like 2017 (100) and 2009 (95), but it still carries a Caution verdict rather than Good or Best due to the Park Outside recall.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Santa Fe?
- EPA rates the 2022 Santa Fe at 25 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.