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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, most often about the transmission (49% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Santa Cruz model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems
Transmission
90 complaints · 49%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The âstop vehicle immediatelyâ message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission would not engage when shifted to reverse. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while entering the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact…
Engine
51 complaints · 28%The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The âstop vehicle immediatelyâ message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle independently started to decelerate. The contact stated that unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to enter a parking lot before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed…
Other or unspecified
36 complaints · 20%The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to shift into gear. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle. The âstop vehicle immediatelyâ message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
Electrical
22 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that after letting up off the accelerator pedal, the engine revved up and the vehicle lunged forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the…
Fuel system
22 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: fuel injection system.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed to pass another vehicle however, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the…
Speed control
18 complaints · 10%Lights
9 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low beam headlights were not illuminating as needed. The driver used the high beam headlights while driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was…
Driver assistance
9 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist, adaptive cruise control.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving 62 MPH, the forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking system erroneously engaged. The forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not…
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 emergency braking light…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
Equipment: trailer hitches
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.
Full defect 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.
Body and structure: critical fasteners
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.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 tucson and 2022-2023 santa cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Full defect 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.
Engine: pipes, hoses, and fittings
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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (90 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); engine (51 complaints); other or unspecified (36 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 17, 2023 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
- It is the most complained-about Santa Cruz model year since 2000, with 185 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.