2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 54 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768909 (filed 10/05/2026): “My fiancée’s hyundai santa fe has been taken in for service multiple times due to a serious and recurring safety issue. the vehicle suddenly begins malfunctioning while being driven: all of the lights on the dashboard start flashing, multiple warning lights come on, the vehicle shuts off, and both t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11758783 (filed 08/22/2026): “Symptoms are those described in hyundai recall 236 (delayed shifting,hesitation, stalling). vehicle has had multiple tsp services at hyundai but symptoms persist intermittently. software updates do not fix issue. hyundai dealer has no other remedies.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11747288 (filed 06/29/2026): “While driving, my vehicle displayed “shifter system malfunction! service immediately.” immediately after, i was unable to shift the vehicle from drive into park, reverse, or neutral. the only way to park the vehicle was to turn the engine off while it was still in drive, restart it, and then shift i…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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