repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
2022 Hyundai Santa FE HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-879 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid has problems
37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train
13Engine
8Electrical system
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
3Seat belts
3Vehicle speed control
2Service brakes
2Structure
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Trailer hitches
Park outsideRisk. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2022 vs. every other Santa FE Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Santa FE Hybrid median. How we score
'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Santa FE Hybrid owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic structural manufacturing defect involving a transmission case half seal failure. The transmission is actively seeping/leaking fluid directly from the factory-mated case assembly line seal. This presents a severe, progressive safety hazard. Transmission fluid…
Ever since new this suv will periodically hesitate when trying to accelerate. I have almost been rearended numerous times over the last few years do to this issue. I have had the SUV into the dealer and complained about this issue every time and they cannot seem to do anything about the issue. The…
vehicle will not change out of EV electric mode and return to gas power causing hybrid battery drains to zero, vehicle loses acceleration, you can push the gas pedal to the floor and you have no acceleration, very UNSAFE when you are in traffic, no power to maneuver or avoid other vehicles quickly…
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