2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs 2022 Hyundai Tucson
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 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 183 | 381 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 65 | 99 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 26–37 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 28,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa Cruz | Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 50 | 115 |
| Power Train | 90 | 63 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 131 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 53 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 38 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 32 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 36 | 46 |
| Check engine light | 19 | 74 |
| Stalling | 15 | 47 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 60 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 19 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 38 |
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.