Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Roof Moldings May Detach
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
- Consequence
- A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Loss of Drive Power
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
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Owner complaints (185)
185 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 185 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 90 | 48.6% |
| Engine | 51 | 27.6% |
| Unknown or other | 36 | 19.5% |
| Electrical system | 22 | 11.9% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 11.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 18 | 9.7% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 4.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 4.3% |
| Lane departure | 4 | 2.2% |
| Air bags | 3 | 1.6% |
How 2022 compares with other Santa Cruz years
Best and worst Santa Cruz years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 185 | 4 |
| 2023 | 79 | 2 |
| 2024 | 35 | 1 |
| 2025 | 19 | 3 |
| 2026 | 5 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,900
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 385 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 / 26 / 23 | $2,900 | 385 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $2,900 | 382 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 19 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 403 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2022 Santa Cruz for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz FAQ
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 23V181000 (trailer hitches), 23V038000 (structure), 22V746000 (power train), 22V197000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (90), Engine (51), Unknown or other (36) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 21 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.