2022 Ford Bronco vs 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Ford Bronco | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 375 | 183 |
| Recall campaigns | 23 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 273 | 65 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 30,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 39 | 90 |
| Engine | 51 | 50 |
| Visibility/wiper | 65 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 39 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 36 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 40 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 32 | 1 |
| Suspension | 27 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 15 |
| Loss of power | 18 | 36 |
| Check engine light | 16 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 5 | 6 |
2022 Ford Bronco
2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.