2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Santa Cruz years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. That is the most of any Santa Cruz model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is power train (90 complaints, 49%), typically at around 10,200 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 185owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train problems | 90 | 49% | 10,200 | “able pull” (9%) | — |
| Engine problems | 51 | 28% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 36 | 19% | 10,200 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 12% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 5% | 4,500 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 4 | 2% | 10 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 28,392 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 50 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Trailer hitchesPark outside
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.
Structure:critical fasteners; structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, hoses, and fittings; engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Other Hyundai Santa Cruz years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa Cruz | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 Santa Cruz | 20 | 3 |
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | 79 | 2 |
| 2022 | 185 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Owners most often report power train, engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 90 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Santa Cruz model years, the 2022 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.