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 Plug-in HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 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 August 16, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Electrical system
7Engine
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Lane departure
3Steering
3Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control
1Hybrid propulsion system
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in 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 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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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 Plug-in 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 Plug-in Hybrid median. How we score
'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- 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 Plug-in Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
First the vehicle randomly lost all power and engine function, so was taken to the Hyundai service center. It was a safety issue as we had to coast to the margin in heavy traffic. Hyundai attempted a fix and returned it to us. It developed issues before we even got home. Now it is has been 6 months…
Driving along, merging onto Interstate, various warnings such as check lane keeping assist, and warnings to stop vehicle and check brake systems. Driving approximately 50mph, the warning started to flash and speedometer dropped to zero then went back to full speed. Automatic braking was attempting…
I was idling for 15 minutes and then drove for 10 minutes at which time the Check Hybrid System Stop Safely alert showed on my dashboard with the red light. I was on a bridge and could not stop in the middle, this was very terrifying and dangerous as I was loosing acceleration and speed and it felt…
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