2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 64 of 199 total complaints (32%) filed for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles. A related recall (22V197000) covers a turbocharger oil supply pipe that may crack and leak oil.
- Engine complaints
- 64
- 32% of 199
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power while accelerating or merging, with the vehicle unable to exceed low speeds on the highway.
- Several drivers describe the engine stalling and shutting off completely while underway, sometimes requiring a restart, with one owner reporting it happened four times.
- Some vehicles reportedly surged in RPM to around 5,000 at moderate speeds without the vehicle responding to accelerator input.
- One owner reported metal pieces found in the oil filter during the first oil change at 9,000 miles.
- An owner noted the service engine light came on at 850 miles and repair attempts did not resolve it.
- One complaint referenced an unresolved recall issue that Hyundai reportedly had no fix for at the time.
When 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2021, latest Aug 29, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 22V197000Mar 28, 2022Engine16 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, hoses, and fittings
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.
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Engine complaints by Santa Fe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe have?
- NHTSA lists 64 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Santa Fe, which is 32% of the 199 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?
- Yes. Recall 22V197000 covers the turbocharger oil supply pipe, which may crack and cause an oil leak in the engine compartment. Dealers replace the pipe free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2022 Santa Fe engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2022 Santa Fe is 10,000 miles.
- Did the 2022 Santa Fe engine issues cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to complaints in this engine complaint set, with no injuries reported.
- How does the 2022 Santa Fe compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2022 model's 32% engine complaint share is lower than years like 2017 (73%) and 2012 (75%), but higher than 2024 (13%) and 2025 (15%).