2022 Hyundai Santa FE fuel/propulsion system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine light for car read codes PO 304 303 420 prior to sale of car per code read out taken when engine light went off shortly after my purchase. Not addressed prior to sale. Codes read and called to dealership. Car taken for service. Reported fuel smell, exceleration issues, short stallings. Same…”
filed Jun 2, 2026
“This vehicle has experienced: • Multiple roadside breakdowns • Three fuel injector system failures • 2 complete transmission failures and replacements • Loss of propulsion • Fuel and chemical odor safety risks • A cumulative total of over 60 days out of service, currently at dealer since 4-15-26…”
filed May 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 10 | 5% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 8 | 5% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 5 | 5% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 57 | 6% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 13 | 5% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 27 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE
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.