Model year guide

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe at a glance

Safety recalls5
Owner complaints182
Combined28 mpg
Typical price$34,372

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls 5

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #21V524000 · 09/07/2021

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.

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.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger NHTSA Campaign #22V197000 · 28/03/2022

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.

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.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #22V746000 · 06/10/2022

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.

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.…

Trailer Hitches NHTSA Campaign #23V181000 · 17/03/2023

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 i…

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…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #24V879000 · 21/11/2024

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."

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe MPG & running costs

Combined28 mpg
City27 mpg
Highway29 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,207

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Low
$31,709
Typical price
$34,372
High
$38,890

From 5 comparable 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,035
Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,250
Total$25,285
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($34,372) with the same model 5 model-years older ($20,114), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL w/ Convenience Pkg; XRT · SEL w/ Premium Pkg · SE · SEL
Engines
2.5L 4-cyl 191 hp

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles on record

Other Hyundai Santa Fe model years

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe — frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

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

Based on 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are power train, engine, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe at about 28 mpg combined (27 city / 29 highway).

How much is a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe worth?

Comparable 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe listings run roughly $31,709–$38,890, typically around $34,372 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.