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Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

185Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
7Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train91 complaints

91 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V746000.

Engine51 complaints

51 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V197000.

Unknown Or Other36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V181000.

Vehicle Structure2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V038000.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V197000Reported March 28, 2022 - 16 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 16 vehicles across all affected models.

22V746000Reported October 6, 2022 - 56,148 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 56,148 vehicles across all affected models.

23V038000Reported January 31, 2023 - 16,104 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 16,104 vehicles across all affected models.

23V181000Reported March 17, 2023 - 584,784 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 584,784 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202280
202351
202422
202517
202615
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.