Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 3.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.
198Complaints
5Recalls
8Crashes
1Fires
3Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Power Train (27.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Power Train complaints here are 3.3× the median for that category across the 2397 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Power Train
55 · 27.8%
Recalled
Recall 22V746000
Engine
53 · 26.8%
Recalled
Recall 22V197000
Electrical System
28 · 14.1%
No official action
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Fuel/propulsion System
28 · 14.1%
Recalled
Recall 21V524000
Vehicle Speed Control
14 · 7.1%
No official action
—
Service Brakes
11 · 5.6%
No official action
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 198 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 5 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
What owners report
“Car odometer 5,952 miles Year 2022 Car started driving slowly and would not accelerate. After stopping at a traffic light it started to move sluggishly…”NHTSA complaint 11600490 — filed 07/09/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“The carâs transmissions seems to give out intermittently while driving, where when you accelerate the car nothing happens and you seem stranded on the road…”NHTSA complaint 11596395 — filed 06/25/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“Vehicle lost partial power while driving, would not accelerate past 30 miles per hour. There were no warning lights and it continued for the 30…”NHTSA complaint 11591693 — filed 05/31/2024 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE?
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 55 of 198 NHTSA complaints (27.8%), followed by engine (53), unspecified/other issues (45), electrical system (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have?
198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 3 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V524000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE's reported problems?
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
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 09/08/2026.
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