2022 Hyundai Santa Fe: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 57 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11760554 (filed 08/29/2026): “On june 20 2026 at 2:07pm central time there was a check engine light displayed on the dash of my vehicle 2022 hyundai santa fe calligraphy, while it was parked in the garage of my home and was just powered up. i had then performed the vehicle diagnostics test (pictures attached) that showed that th…”
- 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 #11757403 (filed 08/17/2026): “While accelerating, the 8-speed transmission sporadically hangs in 1st gear and will not change to 2nd. the motor revs to about 4000 rpm and will only travel at about 15 mph. this causes a safety hazard when attempting to enter fast moving traffic. after several attempts, the dealer has said that…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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