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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: recalls and problems

8 recalls and 263 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

8recalls
263complaints
12crashes reported
1fires reported
4injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train75 · 29%
  • Engine73 · 28%
  • Unknown Or Other56 · 21%
  • Electrical System46 · 17%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System39 · 15%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance24 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control20 · 8%
  • Service Brakes13 · 5%
  • Structure8 · 3%
  • Lane Departure8 · 3%

What owners report

Structure

On may 31, 2025, i suffered a severe facial injury causing trigeminal neuralgia and concussion when the smart power liftgate on my 2022 hyundai santa fe xrt failed to stop or reverse upon encountering obstruction. while unloading the trunk, i went to close the liftgate, lost my balance falling forward prior to it beginning to close. it struck my face and upper body with full mechanical force, failing to trigger the a

Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance

Vehicle on initial start up shows no issue. driving for a short distance or stationary for a short time. vehicle instrument panel will show a fault of forward safety system. errors on lane keeping assist, high beam assist, and driver attention warning. smart camera module will be hot to the touch causing failure of front view camera and front radar module.

Forward Collision Avoidance

Occasionally the cruise control will go off. sometimes it will reset itself & other times, the driver has to initiate. i reported to the hyundai manuf. last yr. & also had 2 separate dealers take a look & problem has not been resolved.

Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control

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 there was an issue with the 'transmission control system' with detail that a full system check is recommended and to sched

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering SANTA FE, SANTA FE HYBRID, SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.