2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

49Engine complaints

27.7%Of all 177 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN86 · 48.6%

ENGINE49 · 27.7%

Unspecified / other34 · 19.2%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM20 · 11.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19 · 10.7%

Share of the 177 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz overview page.

What owners report

“Loose the power of the vehicle. Can't shift the transmission manually.”NHTSA complaint 11516439 — filed 04/11/2023

“After taking my vehicle to get serviced for the 4th time, the vehicle is is not repaired. I still have the problem two hours later…”NHTSA complaint 11516098 — filed 04/08/2023

“Drove on highway,parked, went back to vehicle,saw leak.coolant low, radiator punctured from rock or something on road statedfrom dealer, not covered,but grill is made wide…”NHTSA complaint 11515303 — filed 04/03/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: 49 of 177 complaints on file (27.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have in total?

177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.