Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, the most recent reported on March 17, 2023 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (90 complaints), followed by engine (51).

How many 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 185 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls and problems

4 recalls and 185 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

recalls

185

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

Trailer hitches

NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · reported March 17, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 584,784 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
The risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Structure: body, roof and pillars · Structure: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 23V038000 · reported January 31, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 16,104 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
The risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported October 6, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 56,148 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
The risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, pipes, hoses, and fittings · Engine and engine cooling: engine, gasoline, turbo/supercharger

NHTSA campaign 22V197000 · reported March 28, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 16 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.
The risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train90
Engine51
Unknown or other36
Electrical system22
Fuel/propulsion system21
Vehicle speed control18
Exterior lighting9
Forward collision avoidance8
Lane departure4
Air bags3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 27, 2026 · Electrical system
I have had one Transmission and the tow hitch wiring harness replaced once from recalls. The tow hitch wiring harness is failing and all the warning lights are failing. The transmission is slipping upon takeoff and will rev at elevated RMS on the highway at times. When in reverse it will still move forward at times…

Sep 21, 2026 · Unknown or other
While driving on a 170 mile trip at mostly high speed, when reducing speed near destination the engine suddenly shut off while traveling at 35 mph. Dashboard lights and alarms occurred indicating engine was off. Was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Was very lucky this occurred in an area where I could bring…

Sep 11, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance · 57,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving on I-95 and approaching a stopped vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal to accelerate when traffic started moving, the emergency braking light…

Sep 10, 2026 · Engine
My INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT (ITM) module went bad in my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. I notified Hyundai about it and found out there are several service bulletins related to this part. My truck was outside the bumper-to-bumper warranty, so I had to pay over $1000.00 to get it replaced. I think it's shitty that…

Sep 9, 2026 · Power train
In approximately late 2024, at just under 30,000 miles, the vehicle lost motive power while driving on the interstate. Multiple warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost drive shortly afterward, leaving me unable to accelerate in traffic. The vehicle was then serviced under Recall 236 (NHTSA 22V-746) for the…

Santa Cruz model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2022	4	185	5	1
2023	2	79	2	3
2024	1	35	3	0
2025	3	21	1	1

Across all years, the 2022 Santa Cruz has the most complaints (185). All Hyundai Santa Cruz years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, the most recent reported on March 17, 2023 (Trailer hitches). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?: Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (90 complaints), followed by engine (51).
How many 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 185 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 27, 2026.