2022 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls and problems

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has 5 safety recalls and 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-181 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
5
Complaints
204
Crashes / fires
9 / 1
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls

Recall 24V-879: Back Over Prevention

Reported Nov 21, 2024 · 226,118 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall 23V-181: Trailer Hitches

Park outsideReported Mar 17, 2023 · 584,784 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Recall 22V-746: Power Train

Reported Oct 6, 2022 · 56,148 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Recall 22V-197: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Mar 28, 2022 · 16 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

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.

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.

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.

Recall 21V-524: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 9, 2021 · 15,752 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train57
Engine54
Unknown or Other49
Electrical System33
Fuel/Propulsion System28
Forward Collision Avoidance22
Vehicle Speed Control16
Service Brakes11
Back Over Prevention8
Visibility/Wiper6
Structure6
Air Bags5

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 10
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 8
  • Structure › Body — 5
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 4
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 4
  • Electrical System › Horn — 3
  • Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 3
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Nov 5, 2026
I have had my Santa Fe SEL 2022 in the Hyundai service shop 3 times for the reoccurring "Shifter System Malfunction" warning. I have investigated this issue on the internet and found NHTSA reports this affects models equipped with the push-button "shift-by-wire" systems. Hyundai has acknowledged this issue with the TSB 23-AT-006H-2. However my vehicle continues to have this intermittent issue and the problem is never fixed. This electrical/mechanical issue poses a severe hazard to my safety as well as makes the car crippling and inoperable. My Santa Fe is unreliable to drive. I never know when…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 31, 2026
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): [XXX] Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Component: Rearview backup camera NHTSA Recall: 271 (Campaign Number 24V879000) I am submitting a safety complaint regarding the rearview backup camera on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The backup camera flickers when the vehicle is placed in reverse, causing an intermittent and potentially unreliable rearview image. This is a serious safety concern because the backup camera is an important safety feature that helps drivers identify pedestrians, children, pets, and obstacles behind the vehicle. When the image flickers or…
Electrical System · reported Oct 28, 2026
I am filing a formal safety complaint against Hyundai Motor America for non-compliance with federal safety recall regulations regarding Recall 244 (NHTSA Campaign 23V181/235) for my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe (VIN #[XXX]. I have been experiencing a severe parasitic battery drain that leaves the vehicle completely dead if parked for more than three days. This is a known, definitive symptom of moisture intrusion and short-circuiting within the tow hitch harness module covered under this active fire-hazard safety recall. The vehicle has died four times and required a full battery replacement. I have…
Unknown or Other · reported Oct 15, 2026
Following a paid Bluelink subscription renewal on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, a server-side software malfunction has permanently locked out my factory Digital Key access. The vehicle's physical hardware has been reset, but Hyundai's backend servers refuse to clear the token, permanently disabling a primary vehicle access feature. Hyundai corporate support admits a database desynchronization but has left the ticket unresolved, stranding the owner without promised vehicle access utilities.
Steering · reported Oct 5, 2026
My fiancée’s Hyundai Santa Fe has been taken in for service multiple times due to a serious and recurring safety issue. The vehicle suddenly begins malfunctioning while being driven: all of the lights on the dashboard start flashing, multiple warning lights come on, the vehicle shuts off, and both the steering and accelerator become disabled until the vehicle can be restarted. This has occurred twice while driving on the interstate at speeds of 70+ mph, creating an extremely dangerous situation. Unfortunately, the issue occurred again today and resulted in my fiancée driving into a ditch…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: 24V-879 (back over prevention), 23V-181 (trailer hitches), 22V-746 (power train), 22V-197 (engine and engine cooling), 21V-524 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe?

Owners report power train problems most often (57 reports), followed by engine (54). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,500 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.