2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems: 9 Known Issues
2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 9 documented known issues, with 4 rated critical. The most serious are Roof moldings can come loose and fly off while driving — recall 23V038, Accessory tow hitch harness module can short and catch fire — recall 23V181, Transmission Electric Oil Pump Fault Causing Loss of Drive Power (Recall 22V-746) and Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe Cracking at the Eye Joint Causing Engine Bay Oil Leak and Fire Risk (Recall 22V197) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls8 recalls
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
TRAILER HITCHES
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.
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What are the most common Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 9 documented issues. Documented issues include: Roof moldings can come loose and fly off while driving — recall 23V038, Accessory tow hitch harness module can short and catch fire — recall 23V181, Transmission Electric Oil Pump Fault Causing Loss of Drive Power (Recall 22V-746). Of these, 4 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 9 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 4 issues are rated critical: Roof moldings can come loose and fly off while driving — recall 23V038 and Accessory tow hitch harness module can short and catch fire — recall 23V181 and Transmission Electric Oil Pump Fault Causing Loss of Drive Power (Recall 22V-746) and Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe Cracking at the Eye Joint Causing Engine Bay Oil Leak and Fire Risk (Recall 22V197). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?
Repair costs for known Hyundai Santa Cruz issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Roof moldings can come loose and fly off while driving — recall 23V038?
The roof moldings may detach while driving because of insufficient retention between the roof flange and the molding mounting clips. A detached molding could become a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Warning signs are visible lifting or misalignment… Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Accessory tow hitch harness module can short and catch fire — recall 23V181?
Water can get into the tow hitch harness module through the 4-pin tow hitch harness connector and cause an electrical short in its circuit board. That could increase the risk of a trailer tow hitch harness module fire while driving or while parked with the ignition off. The repor… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Transmission Electric Oil Pump Fault Causing Loss of Drive Power (Recall 22V-746)?
NHTSA recall 22V-746 (Hyundai recall 236) covers certain model-year 2022 Santa Cruz vehicles. An internal fault in the transmission high-pressure electric oil pump can trigger diagnostic codes and warning lamps. Improper software logic for the fail-safe condition can allow about… Severity: high.
What is the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Turbocharger Oil Supply Pipe Cracking at the Eye Joint Causing Engine Bay Oil Leak and Fire Risk (Recall 22V197)?
On a small batch of 2022 Santa Cruz trucks fitted with the 2.5L turbocharged Smartstream engine (5 trucks built March 2-7, 2022), the oil supply line feeding the turbocharger can crack at the eye joint. Pressurized oil then sprays or weeps into the engine compartment onto hot tur… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz 12V battery runs low after the truck sits for days (owner reports)?
Owners report Bluelink "battery level is below normal" alerts and a low 12V battery after the truck sits for about a week. Owners point to standby draw from keyless entry and the Bluelink cellular modem, and to plug-in OBD-II devices left connected while parked. Applies to: Santa… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Water on the passenger floor traced to sunroof drains (owner reports)?
Owners report water leaking into the cabin, including onto the front passenger floor. In the reports, a dealer found 3 of the 6 sunroof drain slots clogged, and other dealers found a crimped sunroof drain hose; on one 2022 truck the leak continued after the hose repair and Hyunda… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Dual-clutch transmission judder and hesitation pulling away on the 2.5T — bulletin 26-AT-005H?
Hyundai's bulletin says the 8-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (8WDCT) on 2.5T trucks can show drivability and judder symptoms from variation in clutch touch-point learning. The bulletin's road check looks for delayed acceleration, jerking or shift shock, and for the truck fail… Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Roll-up tonneau cover will not latch, retract fully or close without a gap — bulletin 26-BD-003H?
Hyundai's bulletin says the factory tonneau cover may not latch or unlatch, may not retract properly, and may leave a v-gap when closed. The bulletin says this may be due to a broken or missing clip on the underside of the cover. Applies to: All Santa Cruz (NXT) model years equip… Severity: low.
What is the 2022-2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Rattle and headliner gap at the rear window traced to the rear glass (owner reports)?
Owners report a rattle and a gap in the headliner above the rear seat at the back window. In the reports, dealers traced it to the rear glass not being installed correctly and reinstalled or replaced the window. Applies to: Santa Cruz trucks per owner reports. Summarized from the… Severity: low.
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