Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Hyundai Santa FE
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Hyundai Santa FE has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 203 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #24V879000 Rearview Image May Not Display/ FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V746000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V197000 Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V524000 Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 57 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Unknown or Other 48 complaints
- Electrical System 32 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 28 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 16 complaints
Of the 203 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 203 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe has an average reliability outlook. With 202 owner complaints and five recalls, most issues center around the powertrain and engine. However, complaints and recalls are moderate in number, suggesting typical reliability for its class. Limited evidence offers a cautious but not a confident assessment.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$2,000 | common |
| Engine | 30,000–60,000 miles | $700–$3,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Transmission slipping
- Fuel smell from engine
- Delayed acceleration
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.