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2022 Hyundai Santa FE Fuel/propulsion System Problems

NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

26Fuel/propulsion System complaints
13.8%Of all 189 complaints
#5Most-reported category

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

How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE52 · 27.5%
POWER TRAIN51 · 27%
Unspecified / other45 · 23.8%
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

“I filled up my gas tank and the digital guage was on 266 miles. After I filled up, it was the exact same mileage on…”NHTSA complaint 11587327 — filed 05/06/2024
“[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
“The car has been taken to the dealer multiple times for not accelerating out of 1st gear when starting up, and also for shuddering at…”NHTSA complaint 11569061 — filed 01/31/2024

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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE have fuel/propulsion system problems?

Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE: 26 of 189 complaints on file (13.8%). 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 fuel/propulsion system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 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.