2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
256
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE has received a total of 256 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 10 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, TRAILER HITCHES. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (46 complaints), Power Train (45 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (39 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
NHTSA has recorded 10 recalls for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, potentially affecting up to 2,863,304 vehicles.
Recall 24V879000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 226,118 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 24V879000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
| 226,118 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 584,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 23V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 584,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 23V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 584,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 23V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES
| 584,784 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
Consequence: 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,...
View full details →Recall 22V746000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 56,148 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 22V197000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 22V197000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
| 16 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 21V524000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 15,752 vehicles affected
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
256 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
In November 2025, my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe began to hesitate when accelerating and would almost "jerk" when I pressed the gas pedal. Soon after my check engine light came on and I made an appt to take it for the closest Hyundai dealership (as it's still under warranty 33k miles) Upon running a check the dealership notified me that Fuel Injector 1 has misfired and will be replaced. I receive my vehicle back and not even 100 miles later my check engine light in on again and the same issues are arising. Back to the dealership to see now Fuel Injector 3 has misfired and there is an open TSB showing all 4 Fuel Injectors need replaced. My vehicle was finally returned to me in January 2026. It is now February 16, 2026 and my check engine light in on YET AGAIN. I've been given the run around from Hyundai Corp about fixing this vehicle. Why is this acceptable treatment when a vehicle is under warranty ?
On my vehicle I’ve had to have the horn replaced at least three times. Paying about $500 for the last two instances. While there is no formal federal recall for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe horn specifically, it is affected by a widespread, known issue where water intrusion corrodes the horn's electrical contacts, leading to failure. Hyundai has addressed this with an extended warranty or service campaign in some regions to replace the horn. Saying this my vin # is not included in this but I can’t understand why.
My Windshield is the problem. My granddaughter drives with me often and afraid the glass will shatter. Yes, the corporate office for Hyundai. No, this was done while driving, all occasions.
My Windshield is the problem. My granddaughter drives with me often and afraid the glass will shatter. Yes, the corporate office for Hyundai. No, this was done while driving, all occasions.
The car was purchased new on June 30, 2021. On January 25, 2024 at 38,347 miles the horns failed to work and were replaced under warranty. About a week ago (c. January 24,2026) the horns again failed. The dealer was called and I was told that there was no recall on the horns and I would have to pay around $91 for the horns plus labor. The service manager told me that this is a common problem that has to do with where the horns are mounted on the vehicle. They are behind the front bumper and exposed to the elements. I feel that this is a serious design flaw and a safety issue that should be addressed by the manufacturer. There should be a recall instead of customers buying new horns every two years. Had the horns failure occurred during an emergency situation it could have resulted in an accident and possible loss of life.
Safety Rating for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
The 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Hyundai Motor America has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
25-01-045H TSB — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
23-AT-009H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
If you are servicing an 8-speed DCT front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ⢠DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: ⢠P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ⢠P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ⢠P070514 - Transmission range...
23-AT-009H — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
If you are servicing an 8-speed DCT front-wheel-drive vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition. ⢠DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES: ⢠P070500 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ⢠P070512 - Transmission range sensor circuit malfunction ⢠P070514 - Transmission range...
23-01-046H — POWER TRAIN
Certain 2022MY Santa Fe (TMa) 2.5L vehicles equipped with an 8-speed transmission will require an update to the ECU and TCU software to correct the ROM IDs and TCU software to optimize shift quality when accelerating.
23-01-046H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain 2022MY Santa Fe (TMa) 2.5L vehicles equipped with an 8-speed transmission will require an update to the ECU and TCU software to correct the ROM IDs and TCU software to optimize shift quality when accelerating.
23-01-036H — PARKING BRAKE
Some Elantra (CN7A), Sonata (DN8A) and Santa Fe (TMA) vehicles may exhibit the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) warning light on due to brake fluid entering the HECU electrical connector. DTC C1501 (EPB Switch Failure) may be present, but EPB performance remains unaffected. This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect, and...
22-FL-006H — POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides the procedure to update ECU and TCU of a vehicle experiencing any of the following DTC: P013E - O2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0456 - Evaporative System
22-AT-009H — POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed on Page 2, follow the repair procedure and perform the diagnosis. If necessary, replace the High Flow electric oil pump (HF EOP) for HF EOP issues or the Dual...
22-01-006H-3 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the ECU and TCU software to improve drivability and shift quality when accelerating.
22-01-006H-2 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the procedure to update the ECU and TCU software to improve drivability and shift quality when accelerating.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- 2017 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 1,172 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 137 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 250 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 234 complaints
- 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 216 complaints
- 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE (current)
- 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 266 complaints
- 2024 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 114 complaints
- 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 100 complaints
- 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 12 complaints
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