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2022 Hyundai Santa FE Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
16about this part
Share
8%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
2,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE, 8% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

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

“I was driving at approximately 65 MPH using the advanced cruise control system. Randomly, the system disengaged and I started getting 2 MIL warnings on my console. MIL warning 1) was Check Forward Safety System and 2) warning the advanced cruise control parameters are not met due to warning 1. A few minutes later, I received a message on my Hyundai Blue Link app showing DTC C162078. …”

NHTSA complaint #11657018, filed 2025-04

“My vehicle made 3 ringing sounds and began to decelerate from 67mph to 0 in less than 2 minutes. I had to pull over quickly to avoid getting rear ended. This incident happened twice already. I took it in to the dealer and they were not able to recreate what happened. This occurrence happened 2weeks ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11618252, filed 2024-10

“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

“3rd and worse instance where had loss of power. While trying to accelerate onto the highway my vehicle would not do over 30mph (highway is 60mph zone). No lights illuminated on dash that there was any issue. Impeded traffic until I could pull over. This was VERY dangerous, I was lucky to not be rearended while trying to merge on highway. Dealer has had my vehicle for a week not being able to reproduce event. No codes in computer and unable to locate any recalls.”

NHTSA complaint #11490470, filed 2022-10

“On June 20 2026 at 2:07pm Central Time there was a check engine light displayed on the dash of my vehicle 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy, while it was parked in the garage of my home and was just powered up. I had then performed the vehicle diagnostics test (pictures attached) that showed that there was an issue with the 'Transmission Control System' with detail that a full system check is recommended and to schedule an appointment with a dealer. I had later proceeded to contact local dealer 'Huffines Hyundai McKinney' for service as I was due for an oil change anyway. …”

NHTSA complaint #11760554, filed 2026-08

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202638%
202586%
202485%
2023157%
2022168%
202174%
202052%
201952%
201855%
2017546%
201652%
201573%
2014275%
2013213%
20124011%
20112413%
2010218%
20095114%
20085210%
2007588%
20062019%
20054420%
20043913%
2003248%
2002159%
2001147%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE

Transmission and drivetrain
57 complaints
Engine
54 complaints
Other or unknown
47 complaints
Fuel system
33 complaints
Electrical system
32 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
16 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology