2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
Common Problems
Ranked from 64 federal NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Power Loss During Acceleration
18complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power during acceleration, failing to reach higher speeds despite full throttle application.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V197000
- 2
Unexplained Loss of Vehicle Control
13complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle experiences unexplained loss of control, such as unintended acceleration or deceleration, posing a significant safety risk.
- 3
Check Engine Light On Without Warning
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe check engine light illuminates without any prior warning or visible fault, indicating an underlying electrical issue.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Malfunction Causing Loss of Control
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing loss of control and inability to steer or brake, posing a significant safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V746000
- 5
Horn Failure
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe horn fails to work, posing a safety risk especially in low visibility conditions or when warning pedestrians.
- 6
Engine Failure Due to Fuel Injector Issues
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel injectors frequently fail, causing engine misfires and loss of power, requiring frequent replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V524000
- 7
Automatic Emergency Braking Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe automatic emergency braking system malfunctions, engaging unexpectedly or failing to function properly, increasing the risk of accidents.
- 8
Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
5complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, engaging unnecessarily or failing to engage when needed.
- 9
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Warnings
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple safety-related dashboard warnings activate simultaneously, indicating an electrical system failure.
- 10
Transmission and Engine Intermitent Issues
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe transmission and engine experience intermittent issues, such as stalling and misfires, leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Shifting Issues
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts incorrectly, causing the car to lurch or stall, leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 22V746000
- 12
Unexpected Acceleration
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences unexpected acceleration, often triggered by pressing the gas pedal, posing a significant safety hazard.
- 13
Recall repair not available or delayed
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe manufacturer has not provided a fix for the NHTSA campaign issues, leaving owners without a resolution.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.