Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system7
- Engine7
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Unknown or other5
- Lane departure5
- Power train5
- Steering3
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Hybrid propulsion system1
- Trailer hitches1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- —
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
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."
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.
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.
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11008008 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11007485 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 11002708 | A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. |
| 10251285 | This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, which could lead to poor wiping performance and/or possible scratching of the windshield glass. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to properly remove the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all new wiper blades. |
| 10247189 | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
| 10241887 | The Shift-By-Wire (SBW) buttons have been made available as separate service parts for the SBW lever. If replacement of the SBW button is required due to one or more button plating peeling, replace the button(s) with a new one. Do not replace the complete SBW lever. |
| 10240087 | This Service Information bulletin provides information on how to update the Apple Carplay software from Hyundais Navigation Updates page. The current version of Google Maps has 10 times the data transmission compared to the previous version. As a countermeasure, an update with a frame skip logic has been added to resolve the data congestion with Google Maps. |
| 10238393 | This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: Refill Inverter Coolant warning light displayed on the cluster No DTCs present Normal level of coolant in Inverter Reservoir Tank Measured EWP Speed > 2,800 RPM |
| 10238351 | This bulletin provides information related to the cleaning of the cooling system and coolant change to address the following problem: Refill Inverter Coolant warning light displayed on the cluster No DTCs present Normal level of coolant in Inverter Reservoir Tank Measured EWP Speed > 2,800 RPM The cause of the warning light is due to increased EWP Speed due to poor flow of coolant inside the cooling circuit. The coolant in the system will be discharged and any foreign substances in the circuit will be flushed out with new coolant added in the end. |
| 10238348 | This bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the Owners Manual with a new version which contains correct information regarding the coolant used in the cooling system. |
| 10235566 | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint. |
| 10235560 | This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles to add CARB recommended OBD display items & improve the following DTC and symptoms: |
| 10233557 | This bulletin provides information related to the Hybrid Control Unit (HCU) software update for Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles to improve the following symptom: 1. Oil Dilution: Some vehicles may experience increased oil consumption and white smoke due to the diluting of engine oil with fuel because of the frequent transition between EV Engine mode during the winter season a. Modify fuel injection strategy below 10 and add oil heating function based on the driving pattern. |
| 10233480 | This bulletin describes the procedure to reset the steering system torque value to balance uneven steering feel when steering left vs right on some Palisade (LX2), Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), and Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) vehicles. |
| 10230909 | This bulletin describes the procedure to diagnose and repair tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) DTC(s) on some 19MY and newer Santa Fe (TMA), 2021MY and newer Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV), 2022MY and newer Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV), and 2019MY and newer Palisade (LX2) vehicles equipped with surround view monitoring (SVM) system. |
| 10230904 | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation. |
| 10218649 | If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the valve body internal harness and the input/output speed sensor. |
| 10217258 | Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard. |
| 10217251 | Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. |
| 10215602 | If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the Service Procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness. |
| 10215600 | This bulletin provides information related to the Engine Control Module (ECM) software update for Santa Fe Hybrid (TM HEV) / Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (TM PHEV) and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) / Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (NX4 PHEV) vehicles to revise the following DTC logic: P1441(PCSV rear and hose missing) P1A77(HSG Belt slip) P00B7(Excessive ITM motor operating current) P2118 (ETC target position failure) P0401 (EGR gas flow insufficient) P0236 (Turbocharger boost sensor range abnormal) P0299 (Turbocharger boost pressure too low) |
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