2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: raw data

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vehicle2022 / hyundai / santa-fe
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints199 on file (2021-09-01 → 2026-09-15)
recalls5
investigations0
fars12 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

8-speed DCT transmission loss of drive powerPOWER TRAIN58 complaints2022-08 → 2026-08santa-fe-2022-dct-transmission-power-loss
  • 11743203 While operating a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe at speed, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete, and catastrophic loss of motive power in the middle of a live, active roadway without any prior warning or dashboard indicator lights
  • 11724717 Hyundai issued Safety Recall #236 specifically for 2021–2022 Santa Fe vehicles due to the high-pressure electric oil pump in the 8-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT) potentially malfunctioning, causing a complete loss of drive power
  • 11667976 This Transmission is Faulty and i already swapped 4 Transmissions under warranty under 55k Miles
Horn failure requiring repeated replacementUNKNOWN OR OTHER18 complaints2022-12 → 2026-08santa-fe-2022-horn-failure
  • 11717673 On my vehicle I’ve had to have the horn replaced at least three times. Paying about $500 for the last two instances
  • 11681498 The horn has completely failed for the 4th time. Dealer is now stating it is not covered as mileage is over 60k
  • 11637066 Horn has stopped working 3 times in 2 1/2 years. Replaced twice under warranty. Now out of warranty
Panoramic sunroof glass shattering while drivingSTRUCTURE, VISIBILITY7 complaints2022-08 → 2026-03santa-fe-2022-sunroof-glass-shattering
  • 11728017 The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the glass panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded, causing glass shards to fall into the cabin of the vehicle
  • 11532548 Wile driving down the highway states away from home we heard a deafening explosion with glass raining inside the vehicle almost causing us to veer off the road
  • 11479263 I was traveling along with no other traffic near me. All of a sudden I heard what sounded like a gun going off
Windshield cracking without impactVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2021-11 → 2023-08santa-fe-2022-windshield-spontaneous-crack
  • 11453574 Driving highway speed. Nice, clear day. No trucks or vehicles within 1/4 mile. No impact to windshield. Stress fracture started on passenger side of front windshield. Initial three inch fracture has expanded to over 12 inches
  • 11438875 On October 15th I was driving down a 2 lane road and heard a pop, I didn't think much of it, thought it might have been an acorn that fell on my roof as the area I live in is very treesy
  • 11536124 This is the second time my windshield has received a small chip and it spreads to the nearest end of the windshield then within 24 hours spreads across windshield
Fuel injector misfire causing stallingFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM45 complaints2022-06 → 2026-06santa-fe-2022-fuel-injector-misfire
  • 11704448 The fuel injectors have repeatedly failed. I am on my third replacement
  • 11557625 Vehicle began to shake, buck and emit a grinding noise while traveling on highway resulting in loss of speed control and associated fear. Check engine light appeared simultaneously
  • 11632972 Three fuel injectors out of four have failed in a year’s time frame. Car shakes, stalls, hesitates, and is dangerous to drive
Rearview camera display failureBACK OVER PREVENTION7 complaints2023-07 → 2026-06santa-fe-2022-rearview-camera-failure
  • 11741987 The contact stated that while in reverse (R) on several occasions the rearview camera went completely white and the camera did not come on at all
  • 11733241 Rearview camera has failed with a green screen instead of the camera view. This recall was covered by recall 24V87900 (Hyundai recall 271) for 2022 Santa Fe but my 2022 Santa Fe is not covered by this recall
  • 11532810 Backed into something at my son's school due to inoperable rear collision sensor, causing damage to the lift gate
Automatic emergency braking activation without causeFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE10 complaints2023-05 → 2026-06santa-fe-2022-phantom-automatic-braking
  • 11746776 The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the automatic emergency braking system engaged while there were no objects or vehicles near the vehicle
  • 11545939 On several occasions now The vehicle is engaging the automatic emergency braking system for no reason. Several times I have been driving on the highway without a car in front of me and it engages the automatic emergency braking system
  • 11555307 Phantom emergency braking occurred on two separate occasions a few months apart while traveling at 50-60 MPH for no reason

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1992021-09-012026-09-1581POWER TRAIN:57; ENGINE:53; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:45; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:31; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:28

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
21V52400009/07/2021FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSHyundai 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.A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.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.
22V19700028/03/2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGERHyundai 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.An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.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.
22V74600006/10/2022POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONHyundai 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.Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.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.
23V18100017/03/2023TRAILER HITCHESHyundai 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.A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.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.
24V87900021/11/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAHyundai 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."A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202412legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2022/hyundai/santa-fe
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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