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 FEProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 205 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE, most often about the power train. 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 November 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE has problems
205 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
57Power train2 crash/fire/injury
54Engine1 crash/fire/injury
33Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
28Fuel/propulsion system
17Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
16Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes
7Back over prevention
6Visibility/wiper
3410 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 57 | 2 |
| Engine | 54 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 33 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 3 |
| Back over prevention | 7 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 34 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2022 Hyundai Santa FE 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
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q2
Gasoline: turbo/supercharger
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.
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repaired · 2023 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
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 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 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2022 Hyundai Santa FE safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 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
In owners' words
What Santa FE owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On June 20 2026 at 2:07pm Central Time there was a check engine light displayed on the dash of my vehicle 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, while it was parked in the garage of my home and was just powered up. I had then performed the vehicle diagnostics test (pictures attached) that showed that…
Symptoms are those described in Hyundai recall 236 (delayed shifting,hesitation, stalling). Vehicle has had multiple TSP services at Hyundai but symptoms persist intermittently. Software updates do not fix issue. Hyundai dealer has no other remedies.
While accelerating, the 8-speed transmission sporadically hangs in 1st gear and will not change to 2nd. The motor revs to about 4000 rpm and will only travel at about 15 mph. This causes a safety hazard when attempting to enter fast moving traffic. After several attempts, the Dealer has said that…
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