2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has suffered a catastrophic structural manufacturing defect involving a transmission case half seal failure. The transmission is actively seeping/leaking fluid directly from the factory-mated case assembly line seal. This presents a severe, progressive safety hazard. Transmission fluid…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“Ever since new this suv will periodically hesitate when trying to accelerate. I have almost been rearended numerous times over the last few years do to this issue. I have had the SUV into the dealer and complained about this issue every time and they cannot seem to do anything about the issue. The…”
filed Apr 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Santa FE Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Santa FE Hybrid | 12 | 16% |
| 2024 Santa FE Hybrid | 8 | 24% |
| 2023 Santa FE Hybrid | 15 | 26% |
| 2021 Santa FE Hybrid | 7 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid
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.