2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, 8% of the 37 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“We have owned a 2022 Sante Fe Hybrid for less than a year. Although we haven’t had any mechanical issues until recently, I have been slightly alarmed at the number of recalls that have been fixed throughout the year. This week, our check engine light came on. We were able to drive it home and to our local dealership (Victory Hyundai in Jefferson, Ohio) for service. The problem was diagnosed as an accelerator sensor and I was told the parts have been ordered and an appointment would be scheduled next week to replace the sensor that is under warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11518425, filed 2023-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSteering
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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