NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged circuit board in the rearview camera may prevent the camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 24 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In.
33 mpg combined
7.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In cluster heavily around the hybrid propulsion system and driver assistance features. On the propulsion side, owners frequently report sudden loss of power while driving, often accompanied by warning lights for the hybrid system and check engine, sometimes forcing them to coast to a stop or pull over. Several describe the vehicle entering a reduced-power state that clears on restart but returns. A handful of owners also report aggressive jolting or lurching when shifting between park and reverse, with grinding noises persisting even after dealer visits. Lane departure and related driver assistance complaints make up the second-largest group, though the narratives don't detail specific symptoms as consistently. Electrical system complaints overlap with the propulsion issues, with warning messages, including inverter coolant alerts, appearing alongside the power-loss episodes.
24
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In has 5 recalls, the most serious being a risk of exploding front seatbelt pretensioners in a crash that can send metal fragments into the cabin and strike occupants, as well as a fuel tank that can leak and catch fire.
The fuel tank and a separate tow hitch harness wiring issue both carry fire risk. The fuel tank on certain vehicles was not formed correctly and can develop a leak; if that fuel reaches an ignition source, a fire can start while parked or driving. The tow hitch harness, whether factory-installed or dealer-added as an accessory, can also cause a fire under the same conditions.
On the electronics side, the instrument cluster display can boot up with an inverted image, making the screen unreadable at startup. When that happens, speed readings and safety system warnings are not visible to the driver. The rearview camera on some vehicles also has a damaged circuit board inside, which can cause the camera image to go blank when reversing, leaving the driver with no view of what is directly behind the vehicle.
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged circuit board in the rearview camera may prevent the camera image from displaying on the screen.
What the fix does
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water can accumulate on the tow hitch harness electrical circuit board, causing a short that may result in fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit at no charge to prevent electrical short and fire risk.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank may have been improperly molded during manufacturing, which can cause fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode when they deploy.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument cluster display may flip upside down when you start the vehicle, making it impossible to read the gauges and warning lights.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace your instrument cluster at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.