Every 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Back Over Prevention · NHTSA 24V879000
Nov 21, 2024Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V879000 →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 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V028000
Jan 25, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.
Full recall details for 23V028000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V816000
Oct 31, 2022Seat Belts:Pretensioner
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.
Full recall details for 22V816000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 21V00K000
Dec 28, 2021Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.
Full recall details for 21V00K000 →
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, reporting 2 crashes. Hyundai has issued at least 38 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
- Electrical System7
- Engine7
- Lane Departure7
- Fuel/Propulsion System6
- Power Train5
- Unknown Or Other5
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (11)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (8)
- Unknown Or Other (6)
- Power Train (5)
- Air Bags (2)
- Engine (2)
Read Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“During the accident, the airbag in the steering wheel, barely deployed and threw sparks in the air. Passenger door airbag ruptured. I have pictures of the torn airbag. The cab of the vehicle filled with smoke and sparks came out around the steering wheel. Driver felt like their pants are on fire.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRIDJun 8, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11525980
“The car was shaking alot but the engine light was off. Started it the next dat and the check engine light came on. Went to auto zone to see what the codes were. The 1st and 3rd cylinder are misfiring. The car was just serviced for the 60,000 mile tune up in june 2026.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRIDAug 16, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11757272
“2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, confirming the exact symptom "the gasoline engine continues running after the vehicle is switched off. the vehicle is on and your burn fuel and if the fuel tank is full then some major issue may occur.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRIDAug 6, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755321
“My passenger's front door side vent window glass shattered unexplainably while I was making a left hand turn at 15 mph. This occurred at 7:25am in the morning after pulling my car out of my garage and driving about 1/3 mile before the unexplained glass explosion/shattering.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRIDJun 16, 2026 · CA
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11744581
“This is a 2022 Santa Fe PHEV with just 33k miles on it. While driving on freeway, vehicle displayed warning sign for "Check Hybrid System" and the Check Engine light and Battery light switched on.”
2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRIDFeb 9, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11716866
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