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2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Problems

Complaints
37filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
29,250miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
34 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid AWD · 36 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid. The part named most often is engine, with 13 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (13) and electrical system (8). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 29,250 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 61 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Hybrid propulsion system (1), Lane departure (1), Steering (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “The car was idling for about 30 mins as I waited for delivery of groceries at curbside pickup. I put the car in drive but the motor did not kick on. I was able to drive on electrical power until the hybrid battery died. I lost complete power in the middle of the Interstate but I was able to coast to the shoulder. I had a check engine light and other warning lights on the dashboard but they went away when I restarted the car”

NHTSA complaint #11571753, filed 2024-02

Transmission and drivetrain: “Ever since new this suv will periodically hesitate when trying to accelerate. I have almost been rearended numerous times over the last few years do to this issue. I have had the SUV into the dealer and complained about this issue every time and they cannot seem to do anything about the issue. The have update software (or at least said they have) and done other things and it has made NO difference. This issue almost caused a serious accident just this week when I was trying to merge into traffic on I5.”

NHTSA complaint #11656192, filed 2025-04

Electrical system: “I was driving on the freeway when suddenly I heard a clunking sound. Suddenly I was unable to accelerate at all. My speed was 60 mph and I had the gas pedal pressed all the way to the floor. Nothing happened and my speed would not go over 60. Then a message began flashing on my dashboard. I cannot remember the exact verbiage, but something along the lines of Hybrid System Failure. My car began losing speed and I was unable to accelerate to make it go faster at all. I lost complete control of the speed control. …”

NHTSA complaint #11604387, filed 2024-07

Other or unknown: “I was driving on the highway when my car all of a sudden started to beep and told me it was activating the emergency brake. I was driving safely and was not at risk of a collision. The car slowed slightly. Just as soon as the emergency brake warning popped up, it was gone. It was terrifying for the car to slow down while driving 60 MPH on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11528204, filed 2023-06

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,500 and 40,000 miles.

25%0–1025%10–2525%25–5025%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 29,250 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320241420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Santa FE Hybrid · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 14.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Santa Fe Hybrid AWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic333032$2,100
Santa Fe Hybrid Blue AWD1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic363134$1,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 61 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 61 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202621—3536—Too new
20251057,4503436Too new to compareToo new
20243626,7864—36Too new to compareToo new
20235815,3121—34Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Too new
20223729,2504534Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Rising
20212028,5003534—Stable

All Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 37 consumer complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 13 complaints (35% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 13.

Has the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid (Santa Fe Hybrid Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 34 mpg combined, 36 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,950 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 29,250 miles and the middle half falls between 18,500 and 40,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.