2022 Hyundai Santa FE power train problems
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Hyundai Santa FE — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while pulling out of the driveway and approaching a stop sign, the message "Check Transmission Oil Immediately" was momentarily displayed. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be diagnosed…”
filed Jul 23, 2026
“Vehicle: 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | Current Mileage: 140,000 Description of Safety Defect: While operating a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe at speed, the vehicle suffered a sudden, complete, and catastrophic loss of motive power in the middle of a live, active roadway without any prior warning or dashboard…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a…Campaign 22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch…
26-AT-005H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP)…
26-AT-001H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026Some Santa Fe (TMA) and Tucson (NX4A) vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI engine and 8 speed automatic transmission may have DTC U028700 (Lost Communication With Trans Fluid Pump Module) set by the transmission Electric…
26-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 21, 2026
Power Train problems in other Santa FE years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Santa FE | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 Santa FE | 16 | 13% |
| 2024 Santa FE | 38 | 28% |
| 2023 Santa FE | 41 | 20% |
| 2021 Santa FE | 50 | 31% |
| 2020 Santa FE | 23 | 12% |
| 2019 Santa FE | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 Santa FE | 10 | 9% |
| 2017 Santa FE | 154 | 16% |
| 2016 Santa FE | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 Santa FE | 22 | 9% |
| 2014 Santa FE | 36 | 7% |
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.