Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 186 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V038000 Roof Moldings May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V746000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V197000 Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 90 complaints
- Engine 51 complaints
- Unknown or Other 36 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 21 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints
Of the 186 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 186 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has an average reliability rating. There are 186 complaints and 4 recalls, with powertrain and engine issues predominantly reported. Recall campaigns include concerns with the turbocharger, transmission, and body structure. The evidence from complaints points to potential reliability concerns but is not extensive enough to indicate severe unreliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | Unknown | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| engine | Unknown | $2,000–$5,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotations and balance
- Brake inspections and service
- Coolant flush and refill
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loss of power or stalling
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system failures
- Oil leaks under the vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.