2022 Hyundai Santa Fe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 204 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The most-reported areas: Power Train (57), Engine (54), Unknown Or Other (49).
Key takeaways
- 204 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 | 28% |
| Engine | 54 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 49 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 3% |
| Structure | 6 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-05
I have had my Santa Fe SEL 2022 in the Hyundai service shop 3 times for the reoccurring "Shifter System Malfunction" warning. I have investigated this issue on the internet and found NHTSA reports this affects models equipped with the push-button "shift-by-wire" systems. Hyundai has acknowledged this issue with the TS...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-31
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Component: Rearview backup camera NHTSA Recall: 271 (Campaign Number 24V879000) I am submitting a safety complaint regarding the rearview backup camera on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The backup camera flickers when the vehicle is placed in reverse...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-28
I am filing a formal safety complaint against Hyundai Motor America for non-compliance with federal safety recall regulations regarding Recall 244 (NHTSA Campaign 23V181/235) for my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN #[XXX]. I have been experiencing a severe parasitic battery drain that leaves the vehicle completely dead if pa...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.