CarRecallWatchThe 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 186 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (91 reports).
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire
Water can collect on the circuit board of the tow hitch wiring harness, which may cause an electrical short.
Roof Molding Can Detach, Creating Road Debris Hazard
Certain 2022 Hyundai Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles may have roof moldings that detach from the vehicle while driving.
Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
A transmission oil pump malfunction can prevent the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode from working properly, which may result in a complete loss of drive power.
Cracked Turbo Oil Pipe Can Leak and Cause Fire
The oil supply pipe that feeds the turbocharger may crack over time.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems
Problem areas named in the 186 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 91 |
| Engine | 51 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 |
| Lane Departure | 5 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
What owners report
My 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz didn't deploy the side curtain airbags when struck on the front passenger side. I was the passenger seated where the car impacted and my head hit the window without the airbags in which I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and have become disabled. I'm attaching the supporting documentation regarding the accident and vehicle which was determined to be totaled. Pictures from the repair estimate company indicate where the vehicle's airbag sensors are located and show the airbags didn't deploy. If they would have deployed, it would have saved me from this life changing injury with life-long consequences.
I have had one Transmission and the tow hitch wiring harness replaced once from recalls. The tow hitch wiring harness is failing and all the warning lights are failing. The transmission is slipping upon takeoff and will rev at elevated RMS on the highway at times. When in reverse it will still move forward at times and on a hill it rolls back. The breaks have slammed on (for no reason) a couple of times while on the highway. It has also lost power. No check engine lights are on at this time. The warning lights for wiring harness are on at all times. I had it looked at last week and I had to pay $400.00 but they never drove it and said the wiring harness is no longer their responsibility.
While driving on a 170 mile trip at mostly high speed, when reducing speed near destination the engine suddenly shut off while traveling at 35 mph. Dashboard lights and alarms occurred indicating engine was off. Was able to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. Was very lucky this occurred in an area where I could bring the car safely to a stop. No indication of engine trouble or any alert lights proceeded the engine shut down. Was able to restart the car and safely reach destination. Was also able to do 170 mile return trip without incident. I reported this directly to Hyundai through their app. Scheduled appointment with dealer to check the vehicle. Inspection and diagnostics at Hyundai deal
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving on I-95 and approaching a stopped vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal to accelerate when traffic started moving, the emergency braking light remained illuminated, and an alarm sounded even after the preceding vehicle drove away. The automatic emergency braking system failed to disengage, causing the vehicle to be rear-ended by an ambulance. The contact sustained body soreness from head to feet and whiplash but had not yet received medical treatment. The ambulance air bags deployed, and the ambulance was undrivable. The
My INTEGRATED THERMAL MANAGEMENT (ITM) module went bad in my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. I notified Hyundai about it and found out there are several service bulletins related to this part. My truck was outside the bumper-to-bumper warranty, so I had to pay over $1000.00 to get it replaced. I think it's shitty that Hyundai knows there is an issue with part on 2022-2023 Santa Cruz's and aren't willing to cover it. On top of that, the ECU has to re-calibrated after the repair, which didn't allow me to replace the part myself.
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | Not rated | n/a | n/a | n/a |
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz questions
Does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Roof Molding Can Detach, Creating Road Debris Hazard; Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power; Cracked Turbo Oil Pipe Can Leak and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Based on 186 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (91), Engine (51), Unknown Or Other (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.