2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
5 recalls · 170 complaints · Safety Score F
Recall History
Hyundai 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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Hyundai 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.
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Hyundai 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 l...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Hyundai 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 acc...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Hyundai 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 requirem...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | Fuel System, Gasoline,visibility | The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the glass panorami... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Power Train | While driving at normal roadway speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of power during acceleratio... | No | No |
| 03/17/2026 | Power Train | 1. Component/System: 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT), specifically the transmission oil pum... | No | No |
| 03/16/2026 | Power Train | 1. The transmission warning symptoms first appeared on March 9, including a transmission warning light, delayed gear eng... | No | No |
| 03/12/2026 | Visibility/Wiper | The panoramic sunroof of a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Limited spontaneously shattered while in transit on the highway.... | No | No |
| 02/16/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | In November 2025, my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe began to hesitate when accelerating and would almost "jerk" when I pressed th... | No | No |
| 02/12/2026 | Unknown or Other | On my vehicle I’ve had to have the horn replaced at least three times. Paying about $500 for the last two instances. Whi... | No | No |
| 02/03/2026 | Unknown or Other,visibility/Wiper | My Windshield is the problem. My granddaughter drives with me often and afraid the glass will shatter. Yes, the corporat... | No | No |
| 01/30/2026 | Unknown or Other | The car was purchased new on June 30, 2021. On January 25, 2024 at 38,347 miles the horns failed to work and were replac... | No | No |
| 01/28/2026 | Electrical System,engine | Took my 22 Sante fe to the Hyundai dealership to have the blower motor checked since I have no air flow in my car. Deal... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 170.
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has a Safety Score of 19/100 (Grade F). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe received a Safety Score of F. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 7 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Hyundai dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).