Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (13 complaints), followed by power train (13).

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

2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalls and problems

4 recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.

recalls

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 FE Hybrid recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 24V879000 · reported November 21, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 226,118 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

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.

Seat belts: front · Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 22V816000 · reported October 31, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 14,933 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
The risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA campaign 21V00K000 · reported December 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 714 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
The risk: An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.

Most reported problems

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

Engine13
Power train13
Electrical system8
Unknown or other6
Forward collision avoidance5
Fuel/propulsion system5
Seat belts3
Vehicle speed control3
Service brakes2
Structure2

What owners report

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

Sep 1, 2026 · Forward collision avoidance
Occasionally the cruise control will go off. Sometimes it will reset itself & other times, the driver has to initiate. I reported to the Hyundai Manuf. last yr. & also had 2 separate dealers take a look & problem has not been resolved.

Aug 26, 2026 · Seat belts
The driver-side seat belt buckle on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe will not latch. This is a safety-critical failure under FMVSS 209/210. The vehicle has not been in a collision. The dealership and Hyundai Consumer Affairs bot stated that the seat belts are only covered under te 5 yr/60K warranty and refused to treat this…

Jul 27, 2026 · Power train
The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic structural manufacturing defect involving a transmission case half seal failure. The transmission is actively seeping/leaking fluid directly from the factory-mated case assembly line seal. This presents a severe, progressive safety hazard. Transmission fluid leaking from the…

Jan 5, 2026 · Electrical system
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…

Apr 30, 2025 · Engine
Oil leaking from engine dripping down to floor.

Santa FE Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2021	3	20	0
2022	4	37	2
2023	1	58	1
2024	4	36	1
2025	3	105	5

Across all years, the 2025 Santa FE Hybrid has the most complaints (105). All Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid, the most recent reported on November 21, 2024 (Back over prevention: sensing system, camera). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid?: Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (13 complaints), followed by power train (13).
How many 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 37 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 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 1, 2026.