2022 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
๐ŸšจRequires Careful Review

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe exhibits several critical safety concerns, particularly involving its fuel system and engine components. Notably, with a peak failure range of 0-20k miles, issues may arise quite early in a vehicle's lifespan without proper monitoring.

Key Factor:Multiple safety recalls

๐Ÿ“‹Why This Matters

The presence of multiple recalls in the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe raises significant concerns regarding passenger safety, especially for children sitting in the back seat. Defects in critical systems such as the fuel system can lead to hazardous situations like fuel leaks or even engine failures, increasing the risk of accidents. Given that children are often more vulnerable in the event of a crash or malfunction, these issues cannot be overstated. Parents must ensure their vehicle is free from defects to create a safe travel environment for their families.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Acceleration Issues
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (1.7)
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    Summary: Year-over-year trends indicate that Hyundai has faced challenges with safety reliability for this model year, especially given the volume of complaints and recalls reported. The numerous issues highlighted warrant cautious consideration from potential buyers and current owners alike.

Safety & Reliability Score

50/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-40
Complaint Impact-5
Investigation Impact-5

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2022 HYUNDAI Santa Fe

Model Year2022
MakeHYUNDAI
ModelSanta Fe
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

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Sep21
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
NEWProduction
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jan22
RECALLRecall Issued
Jun22
RECALLRecall Issued
Apr23
INVInvestigation Opened
Jun23
ISSUEFirst Report

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

25 complaints (25% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 100 consumer complaints by severity level.

๐ŸŸ High
8(8%)
๐ŸŸกMedium
25(25%)
๐ŸŸขLow
67(67%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

โš™๏ธEngineering Insight

With a peak failure range occurring between 0-20k miles, it is crucial for current owners to remain vigilant during this early period of ownership. Many problems manifest quite soon after purchase, making proactive vehicle inspections essential to ensure ongoing safety for all passengers, particularly young children who rely on their caregivers to keep them safe.

๐Ÿ“Š Mileage data extracted from 18 of 100 complaints (18% coverage)
0-20k
9 reports (50%)
20k-40k
3 reports (17%)
40k-60k
2 reports (11%)
60k-80k
2 reports (11%)
80k-100k
2 reports (11%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPOWER TRAINTRAILER HITCHESBACK OVER PREVENTION

๐ŸŽฏRisk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

1

Fuel System

Issue: Fuel may leak at pipe connections between high-pressure components.

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Immediately check for any signs of fuel leakage or unusual smells within your vehicle.

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Verify any recall repairs have been completed before finalizing your purchase.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number: Not Specified
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Engine

Issue: Oil supply pipe may crack leading to oil leaks.

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Have your engine inspected by a certified mechanic if you notice any oil spots under your vehicle.

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Request maintenance history specifically related to engine repairs or recalls before buying.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number: Not Specified
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Power Train

Issue: "Fail-safe" drive mode might be impaired leading to loss of power while driving.

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'Monitor driving performance closely; report any power loss immediately.'

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'Ensure that powertrain inspection records are up-to-date and verify recall completion.'

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number: Not Specified
๐Ÿ’กVisit NHTSA.gov or contact your HYUNDAI dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (5)

Campaign: 21V524000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Summary

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 22V197000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Summary

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 22V746000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Summary

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 at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 23V181000

TRAILER HITCHES

Summary

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, which can result in a fire.

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, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Campaign: 24V879000

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Summary

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.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

NHTSA Investigations

1 investigation

Official NHTSA safety investigations for 2022 Santa Fe.

INV-2022-1000๐ŸŸข Closed

NHTSA opened investigation after receiving consumer complaints regarding Santa Fe performance issues.

Opened: Affected Units: 27,682

Consumer Complaints

100 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Santa Fe.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Acceleration Issues25%
Check Engine Light16%
Warning15%
Accident10%
Stall7%
Display6%
Stuck5%
Fire5%
Shake5%
Other๐Ÿ”ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE HAD THE HORN IN MY 2022 SANTA FE REPLACED 3 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF 3 YEARS, and now it doesn't work again. I realized the newest horn is not working when a truck almost backed into me yesterday and I had no way to warn them to stop backing up.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that intermittently, the gear shifter was inoperable, and the message "Gear Shift Malfunction" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure required that the vehicle be turned, which automatically engaged the parking brake. The contact stated that upon pressing the Start button, and then depressing the brake pedal, the contact was able to move the gear shifter to park(P) and to the other gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring was open between the transaxle, the rain switch, and the shift control unit. The dealer replaced the wiring. Upon test-driving the vehicle, the dealer noticed that the vehicle was still experiencing abnormal vibrations. The dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate, as if the transmission was stuck in high gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact believed that the failure was associated with Manufacturer Recall: 236. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,300.

Engine/Powertrain๐Ÿ”ต Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The fuel injectors have repeatedly failed. I am on my third replacement

Brakes๐Ÿ”ถ Medium
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Vehicle purchased 9/1/24 from Courtesy Hyundai of Tampa. Dealership failed to file registration/tags until 10/4/24. 7/12/25: Vehicle experienced involuntary acceleration and braking, resulting in impact with my motherโ€™s home. 7/16/25: Dealer issued written report stating vehicle was operating normally and documented a recall-related display/audio/camera software update. 8/14/25: Hyundai engineering inspection performed without my knowledge. No report has ever been released. 8/27/25: Hyundai issued corporate denial, blaming driver error and stating braking/acceleration systems were normal. 12/5/25: Second involuntary braking incident at highway speed on I-275. Five uncommanded braking events over ~20 miles. Service Manager stated failure was due to sensor/camera malfunction and instructed that the vehicle should not be driven and to tow immediately. Despite this, the vehicle had been released into roadway operation. VIN lookup shows an open, unrepaired federal recall (24V879000 / Recall 271) for the rearview camera system, marked Recall Incomplete, despite the dealerโ€™s documentation that recall-related camera/software work was completed on 7/16/25. BBB Auto Line denied my claim only because the vehicle was outside Florida Lemon Law eligibility. No safety determination was made. Hyundai released no engineering, sensor, or camera data despite an engineering inspection. This vehicle has experienced repeated involuntary braking and acceleration at highway speed, involving braking, camera, and automatic emergency braking systems, creating a serious risk of loss of control, collision, injury, or death. Despite repeated failures, contradictory diagnostics, withheld engineering data, and an open federal recall, the vehicle was released back into public roadway operation. I request that NHTSA formally investigate this safety defect.

Safety Systems๐Ÿ”ต Low
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

The vehicle has activated it emergency breaking feature several times now on the last couple of months witouth any reason to do so. Presenting a major risk for the occupants and to other vehicles on the roads.

Engine/Powertrainโš ๏ธ High
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

Ever since I bought by car in 2022 brand new the car has been shaking when I press on the brakes going around 70 mph. I took the car multiple times to the dealership and all they do is resurface the rotos. One time they refused to even look at the car so I called corporate and they got the dealership to do the same thing as before. But still the car shakes. I called corporate and they said to take to dealership to once again get the rotos resurfaced (how many times are they planning to resurface the damn rotors?) I took to dealership because the car was saying it was overheating. They ended up changing the thermostat or something related to it. And I asked them to once again look at the rotors because of the issue. The guy came back and said โ€œwe didnโ€™t look at your rotors but you need brakes and thatโ€™s $500โ€. They refused to guarantee me if doing the break job will fix my issue. And Iโ€™m fed up. I looked online and as it turns out, the Santa Feโ€™s have a lot of possible manufacture defects. Such as: -Breaking System (Shudder / Vibration Common Issue) -Cooling System (Common Failures) - Suspension & Steering Components -AWD / Drivetrain (If AWD) -Electronics & Software - TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) Audit - Turbo oil-supply pipe crack / oil leak risk -Fuel-system pipe / fuel-rail hose leak (on certain turbo models -Transmission oil-pump / transmission-system recall (power-train issues) -Rear-view / backup-camera defect (visibility / electronics issue) (this actually did happen to me and they fixed it, but they denied it was a recall when I asked if this was common. So they lied) -Trailer-hitch wiring harness fire-risk recall And possibly more issues Iโ€™ve yet to come across other owners having. These are pretty serious issues. Some causing even the car to catch fire. This is extremely worrisome and I need peace of mind. Please help me out Thank you for your time

Other๐Ÿ”ต Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I purchased my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid brand new and in three years, both horns (high and low) have stopped working every year. I have had the horns replaced in March 2023, January 2024 and as I type this complaint, both horns are out again. It is a serious safety issue driving a vehicle without a horn. There is no warning that the horn is going to stop working; and I have discovered the malfunction while driving when I needed to alert another driver before we potentially collided. It has also been extremely inconvenient for me to take off work to take the car in for more service. What's more frustrating is I was told by a service manager that they (Hyundai USA) are aware of the defect with these particular horns but has chosen to continue to replace the defective horns with more defective horns. Now I drive an unsafe vehicle until I can take off work again to have my horns replaced with parts that will last for one year, if I'm lucky. I am asking for some assistance with this matter since it is clear that Hyundai USA has not made it a priority to solve this ongoing safety problem for all its customers who are having the same issue. Thank you.

Electricalโš ๏ธ High
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle experienced a spontaneous interior fire while parked and turned off. No collision, no injuries. Fire originated under the driver-side lower dash/kick panel near the fuse/BCM wiring, then spread into the driver door harness/trim. Exterior body and engine bay show no impact or external origin. Details: Heavy charring/melt concentrated at lower dash/junction area with upward/sideways spread along wiring paths; interior plastics, dash switches, and door wiring damaged. Vehicle was unoccupied. Aftermarket: No hardwired accessories in the origin zone. A dashcam was powered via center console USB/12V with a small battery pack (not connected to the under-dash fuse block). Status: Towed to [Dealer, City/State]; Hyundai Corporate Case #XXX opened. Insurance comprehensive fire claim opened; origin-and-cause inspection pending. Request: NHTSA investigation into potential electrical/wiring defect in driver lower dash/door-harness area on this model/year; safety risk of parked, unattended fires. Photos/videos available. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Electrical๐Ÿ”ต Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Horn stopped working

Frequently Asked Questions

'What are the common safety issues reported with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?'

'The most frequently reported issues include problems with the fuel system leading to potential leaks and concerns around engine performance due to faulty components. These defects significantly affect passenger safety and require careful attention from both current owners and prospective buyers.'

'How can I ensure my family's safety in a recalled Hyundai Santa Fe?'

'To guarantee your family's safety while using a recalled Santa Fe, it is vital to stay informed about any active recalls and have necessary repairs conducted promptly at an authorized dealership. Regular maintenance checks can also help identify potential issues before they escalate into serious hazards.'

๐Ÿ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

โžก๏ธStable Pattern

Compared to earlier years, the 2022 model shows stable reliability patterns. No meaningful structural change detected in recall frequency between adjacent model years.

๐ŸงญWhat This Means for You

This information is especially relevant for drivers who rely on stop-and-go traffic or frequently use auto start-stop systems.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 5 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your HYUNDAI dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HYUNDAI's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Critical: Demand official documentation showing every HYUNDAI recall has been satisfied.
  • Investigate whether later Santa Fe iterations (2023+) rectified these persistent issues.
  • A pre-purchase inspection by a HYUNDAI specialist is mandatory given the recorded failure patterns.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.