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Buying a used 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2022 Santa Cruz carries two fire-related recalls — an engine oil leak and tow hitch wiring, the latter with a park-outside instruction. A third recall covers sudden loss of all drive power, which matches the complaint record: 90 of 183 unverified NHTSA owner reports fall under power train, with another 50 on the engine. Roof trim that can fly off is the minor item. Those reports include five crashes, one fire and five injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for documentation that both fire recalls, oil leak and tow hitch, were repaired.
- Inspect under the engine for oil leaks or fresh seepage.
- Test drive for hesitation or power loss when accelerating from a stop.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz oil leak fire risk | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz Tow Hitch Fire Risk · park outside | Trailer Hitches | critical |
| Hyundai vehicles may suddenly lose all drive power | Power Train | high |
| Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz roof trim can fly off | Structure | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
183 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 90 | Yes |
| Engine | 50 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 21 | None found |
| Electrical System | 21 | None found |
| Speed Control | 18 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | None found |