2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid vs 2022 Subaru Outback
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 FE Plug-In Hybrid | 2022 Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 27 | 463 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 36 | 397 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 33 | 26–29 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 13,947 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid | Subaru Outback |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 255 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 51 |
| Engine | 7 | 21 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 23 |
| Visibility | 0 | 26 |
| Power Train | 5 | 18 |
| Lane Departure | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 27 |
| Battery drain | 0 | 9 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 8 |
2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid
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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.