Every 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Trailer Hitches · NHTSA 23V181000
Mar 17, 2023Trailer HitchesPark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 23V181000 →Structure · NHTSA 23V038000
Jan 31, 2023Structure:Body:Roof and Pillars
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
- 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 recall details for 23V038000 →Power Train · NHTSA 22V746000
Jun 10, 2022Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 22V746000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 22V197000
Mar 28, 2022Engine 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.
Full recall details for 22V197000 →
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, reporting 5 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 65 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Power Train91
- Engine51
- Unknown Or Other36
- Electrical System22
- Fuel/Propulsion System21
- Vehicle Speed Control18
Service bulletins by component
- Power Train (16)
- Electrical System (12)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
- Structure (9)
- Visibility/Wiper (5)
- Equipment (4)
Read Hyundai Santa Cruz owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 185 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“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.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZSep 11, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763570
Injury reportedCrash
“The vehicle was involved in a collision in which the airbags failed to deploy. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. As a result, both adult occupants (my daughters) were injured.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZDec 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11705417
Injury reportedCrash
“when pulling out on a intersection I was hit by a large box truck on the front and side drivers side at aprox.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZAug 18, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11681404
Fire
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he was made aware that flames had been observed emanating from the rear of the vehicle.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZJul 18, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11603137
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH while slowing down, the vehicle rear ended by another vehicle which caused the contact to crash into the vehicle in front. The air bags did not deploy.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZAug 29, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11541527
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