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2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Engine Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
35%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
40,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 35% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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

“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

“Was driving home from work on the highway at highway speeds and suddenly lost the ability to accelerate with a Check Hybrid System warning. At the time of loss of power, I was crossing a bridge and got stuck in the middle of the bridge. I also notice the oil indicator light come on. The engine remained on as far as I can tell but it wouldn't go with the accelerator pedal pressed. I placed the car in park and turned off the vehicle while blocking bridge traffic. 15 seconds later, I turned the vehicle back on, vehicle said ready to drive. …”

NHTSA complaint #11621525, filed 2024-10

“While accelerating at a light, the accelerator became unresponsive, only propelling the vehicle a couple miles per hour. I was not able to pull over, as I was in the left lane of a very busy road. After about 15 seconds of lack of acceleration, the accelerator responded enough for me to pull over. I’m glad this incident did not occur on a highway, during a turn, or other hazardous situations. Dash displayed, “Check hybrid system. Pull over safely”. There was no indication or issue with the vehicle prior to this. I haven’t had any issues since I bought it several months ago. …”

NHTSA complaint #11708867, filed 2026-01

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026524%
20253432%
2024822%
20232441%
20221335%
2021840%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Hybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid

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.

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