2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engine Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 25,000 miles.
- 51engine complaints
- 25,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 51 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Hyundai Santa Cruz engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Santa Cruz | 2 | 10% | 7,738 |
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 6 | 17% | 220 |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | 20 | 25% | 8,902 |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | 51 | 28% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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…
October 2025 while driving the vehicle at highway speeds, vehicle started bucking, losing power and then stalled. The check engine light did not come on. I was able to get off the side of the road and had it towed to the dealer. Dealer found injectors to be leaking and replaced all 4 GDI fuel…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruzs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz (28% of the 185 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 25,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
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