NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Safety Record
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 5 recalls and 187 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
No federal crash-test data exists for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In. This means NHTSA has not assigned the vehicle an overall safety rating or any sub-ratings for frontal, side, or rollover performance. The absence of this foundational data leaves a significant gap in understanding its passive safety capabilities. However, the administrative safety record for this model year shows a meaningful recall and complaint burden: five recall campaigns have been issued, one of which includes a park-outside directive. Furthermore, owners have submitted 187 unverified complaints to NHTSA. This substantial volume of post-purchase safety actions warrants close attention from prospective buyers.
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries five recall campaigns, and falls in the Heavy recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 5 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 187 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In?
The 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In carries a Heavy burden band, driven by specific issues identified for this model year. Five recall campaigns were opened, addressing a range of safety-critical systems. These include fuel delivery, turbocharger lubrication, and transmission components, as well as camera-based back-over prevention. One recall campaign specifically restricts where the vehicle may be parked. The complaint record shows 187 filings, with more than half of these allegations concentrated in powertrain and engine categories. This record also includes 8 crash-related complaint entries and 3 reported injuries in the unverified data. No NHTSA crash-test data for sibling years is available for comparison. The Heavy burden band indicates that open recall statuses warrant careful investigation.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In have any recalls?
The 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In carries five recall campaigns touching the following components: back-over prevention sensing camera, trailer hitches (this campaign carries a park-outside directive), automatic transmission, turbocharged engine oil supply pipe, and gasoline fuel delivery lines and fittings on 2.5L turbocharged engines. The park-outside campaign is the most operationally urgent, as it restricts where owners may store the vehicle.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V879000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
Reported 2024-11-21
TRAILER HITCHES23V181000
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous rec
Reported 2023-03-17
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION22V746000
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
Reported 2022-10-06
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER22V197000
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.
Reported 2022-03-28
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS21V524000
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.
Reported 2021-07-09
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In?
Owners have filed 187 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the power train, reported in 53 complaints, followed closely by the engine at 52, with additional allegations involving the electrical system, fuel and propulsion system, and forward collision avoidance. All figures represent unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
187 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In?
Used car buyers should always verify recall completion by running the specific VIN through nhtsa.gov. The status of open recalls can vary significantly between individual units of the same model year.
- One of the five 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In recall campaigns is a park-outside directive tied to a trailer hitch defect, meaning owners may be instructed not to store the vehicle in an enclosed space until the remedy is applied.
- A separate recall addresses a potential crack in the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger on 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles, a condition that could affect engine lubrication and represents a distinct risk from the fuel delivery line recall also active on this model year.
- The 187 unverified NHTSA complaints concentrate heavily in power train and engine categories, with 53 and 52 allegations respectively, a pattern that aligns with the powertrain and engine-related recall activity specific to this model year.
- Because NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In, there is no federal star rating or Safety Index available for this variant, and no tested sibling years exist in the covered data to provide a navigational reference point.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In places
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In safety questions
Was the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 5 recalls and 187 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 187 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.