2022 Hyundai Santa FE Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

52Engine complaints

27.5%Of all 189 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE52 · 27.5%

POWER TRAIN51 · 27%

Unspecified / other45 · 23.8%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27 · 14.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM26 · 13.8%

Share of the 189 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE overview page.

What owners report

“On November 28 2023, I was pulling onto a small highway when an alarm went off, car stopped (engine off) as other cars were coming…”NHTSA complaint 11604096 — filed 07/23/2024

“I was driving in the freeway and all of a sudden my engine power became week. I try to step accelerator but it did not…”NHTSA complaint 11586987 — filed 05/04/2024

“[XXX] Driving down road car began shaking, driving rough and wouldn't pick up speed. Check engine light came on with code P030400/POWERTRAIN/EMS/Odometer 46,056. Car towed…”NHTSA complaint 11578047 — filed 03/18/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE: 52 of 189 complaints on file (27.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have in total?

189 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.