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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2022 Hyundai Santa FE Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
57about this part
Share
28%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
35,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE, 28% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“While driving the car keeps Jenkins, and on the dash board it cane up have your power train checked. My vehicle has been in the shop 4 times since February over 30 days twice. My vehicle is still currently in the shop at the dealership. They refuse to check my power train area, and keep telling me 2 of the cylinders are backfiring”

NHTSA complaint #11665279, filed 2025-06

“While driving I could not accelerate over 35 mph on the freeway this has happened at 10 times now. While driving my parking brake will come on causing me to stop immediately. This is a huge safety risk not only to me but the people in my car or driving around me. My vehicle has been brought to dealerships multiple times and nothing has been done they can’t find the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11578546, filed 2024-03

“I was operating the vehicle at a rate of 35-45 mph while getting on a highway ramp. As I merged and attempted to accelerate, the vehicle downshifted into 2nd gear itself and suddenly dropped in speed. This same incident has taken place multiple times in the past two weeks. Today I was able to catch it on video.”

NHTSA complaint #11498602, filed 2022-12

“3 different times in last 3 weeks the car seems to lose power while I’m driving. It will not go above 35-40mph even though I’m trying to accelerate. No warning messages. I had to go slow with my hazards on until it eventually slowly returns to speed. Very scary on the highway.”

NHTSA complaint #11572626, filed 2024-02

“Gray-Epperson Hyundai, Cleveland TN still responds that there is no remedy. Dealers are unable to provide loaner cars and will not do transmission inspection. They will only update the software which does not ensure that high pressure pump is affected. Waiting for Code P1C2D03 to pop can leave me stranded miles from home and an approved dealership. I will have to fight with Hyundai for tow reimbursement.”

NHTSA complaint #11502340, filed 2023-01

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202638%
20252216%
20244529%
20234521%
20225728%
20215130%
20202612%
20193718%
2018109%
201716617%
2016219%
2015229%
2014367%
2013529%
2012247%
20112112%
201010942%
2009247%
2008244%
2007315%
200655%
2005115%
2004217%
20033511%
2002138%
20012311%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE

Engine
54 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE

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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