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 9 recalls, 210 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe.
24–32 mpg combined
7.4–9.8 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. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2022 Santa Fe, the heaviest concentration of complaints centers on the powertrain and engine. Owners frequently report transmission problems, including shuddering, jerking during acceleration, and in some cases complete transmission failure requiring replacement. A recurring engine complaint involves fuel injector failure, with several owners describing the damage as severe enough to require a full engine replacement. On the fuel and propulsion side, owners report loss of propulsion and fuel or chemical odors, along with difficulty operating the fuel door, some describe needing to repeatedly cycle the door locks before the fuel door will release. A smaller number of owners mention the rear camera displaying a green screen instead of a live image. The powertrain and engine issues dominate the complaint picture, with transmission behavior during acceleration, particularly sudden rpm spikes and jerky speed control, appearing across multiple reports.
210
Total Complaints
9
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has 9 recalls, the most serious involving fire risks from multiple sources: fuel tank seam leaks on plug-in hybrid models, a cracking turbocharger oil supply pipe, a leaking high-pressure fuel line on 2.5L turbocharged engines, and a tow hitch wiring harness that can ignite while parked or driving.
On the safety equipment side, hybrid and plug-in hybrid models have a recall where the front seatbelt pretensioners can explode during a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin. The transmission also has a recall where a failure in the oil pump can disable the vehicle's limited-mobility backup mode and cause a complete loss of drive power.
Two recalls address visibility. A damaged circuit board in the rearview camera system can cause the backup image to go blank, and in extreme cold the instrument cluster display can start up inverted and unreadable, hiding speed readings and warning indicators. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the display issue, which is why it appears under two separate filings.
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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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 leak at its seam on certain plug-in hybrid models.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your fuel tank and replace it if needed.
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
A transmission oil pump malfunction can disable the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode, potentially causing complete loss of drive power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission if needed, and update the transmission control unit software. Repairs are free.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The oil supply pipe feeding the turbocharger can crack, causing oil to leak into the engine compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe 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.
At a glance
What can fail
In extremely cold temperatures, the instrument panel display may show an inverted image when starting the vehicle, making controls, gauges, and warning lights unreadable.
What the fix does
Hyundai will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealer for instrument panel cluster replacement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Fuel can leak where the high-pressure fuel pump connects to the fuel rail in the 2.5L turbocharged engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel pipe connection and tighten or replace it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
