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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 185
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2023

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Trailer hitches	1	1	Mar 17, 2023	23V181000
Structure	1	–	Jan 31, 2023	23V038000
Power train	1	–	Oct 6, 2022	22V746000
Engine and engine cooling	1	–	Mar 28, 2022	22V197000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2023Latest campaign


Mar 17, 202323V181000	Trailer hitches A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside, away from structures DetailsHide details for campaign 23V181000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire. Risk A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633. Campaign NHTSA 23V181000 · Mar 17, 2023
Jan 31, 202323V038000	Structure: body roof and pillars A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V038000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach. Risk A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241. Campaign NHTSA 23V038000 · Jan 31, 2023
Oct 6, 202222V746000	Power train: automatic transmission Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V746000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. Risk Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236. Campaign NHTSA 22V746000 · Oct 6, 2022
Mar 28, 202222V197000	Engine and engine cooling: engine gasoline An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V197000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment. Risk An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222. Campaign NHTSA 22V197000 · Mar 28, 2022

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component185

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

185Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	90	49	1	0	0
Engine	51	28	0	0	0
Unknown or other	36	19	0	0	0
Electrical system	22	12	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	21	11	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	18	10	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	9	5	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	8	4	1	0	1
Lane departure	4	2	0	0	0
Air bags	3	2	3	0	4
Visibility/wiper	3	2	0	0	0
Back over prevention	2	1	0	0	0
Structure	2	1	0	0	0
Trailer hitches	2	1	0	1	0
Visibility	2	1	0	0	0

7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“I have had one Transmission and the tow hitch wiring harness replaced once from recalls. The tow hitch wiring harness is failing and all the warning lights are failing.”
Filed 09/27/2026 · ODI 11767298
Unknown or other
“While driving on a 170 mile trip at mostly high speed, when reducing speed near destination the engine suddenly shut off while traveling at 35 mph. Dashboard lights and alarms occurred indicating engine was off.”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765981
Forward collision avoidance
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving on I-95 and approaching a stopped vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed, and the automatic emergency braking system engaged.”
Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763570

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2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most recent, 23V181000 (reported March 17, 2023), concerns trailer hitches. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 90 complaints out of 185 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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