2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my vehicle on a two-lane highway, I experienced multiple sequential electronic system failures (including the vehicle no longer detecting the smart key), and all electronic systems on the car became inoperative. I lost all instrumentation, including my speedometer and tachometer. At…”
filed Jun 21, 2026
“"The 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission and engine (Cylinder 4) failed on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz SEL Premium AWD with 37,780 miles. Both components are available for inspection upon request. While merging onto the highway in Sport Mode, the vehicle experienced violent shuddering and noise so…”
filed Mar 26, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Santa Cruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 2 | 6% |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | 13 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.