Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 87 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
87
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated August 14, 2026
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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 veh...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed. The dealership computer identified the failure with Safety Recall 236. |
| Jun 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Loss of power from the engine while accelerating from a stop in heavy traffic. Car began shaking and... |
| May 14, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2022 HYUNDAI Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 74 MPH, while depressin... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | After starting vehicle and shifting to Drive, the vehicle does not want to shift out of 1st gear and... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | "The 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission and engine (Cylinder 4) failed on my 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz S... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The cars transmission has become very jerky at low speeds. The drive train will either hesitate or ... |
| Nov 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz has an ongoing powertrain/transmission malfunction that occurs during col... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Cruz. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2nd replacement DCT transmission failed Loss of power while driving on the interstate , upon accel... |
| Sep 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Loss of power transmission failure Recall issues continue |
| Aug 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On [XXX] my new 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz’s transmission failed while driving. Vehicle down shifted w... |
| Aug 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | A check engine light illuminated and the transmission system malfunctioned. Vehicle lost accelerati... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | First shift issue, no warning lights present, was able to get to dealer they hooked up computer and ... |
| Jun 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On 6/22/24 I had issues with my car not picking up speed and shaking while driving a major freeway. ... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving on the freeway at 65mph and experienced a sudden loss of power. I depressed the gas pe... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | Dec. 16 2023 / 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz(Daily Driver) VEHICLE SAFETY CONCERNS / DANGEROUS DRIVING SAF... |
| Dec 13, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | * On the date of 12/13/23 my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz had a loss of power to the drivetrain on two oc... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | When driving home from work, the vehicle shuttered and almost lost power to the vehicle. Received er... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Lose of power, twice, one was around July early August, driving from my home doing about 30 mph I l... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 2022 Santa Cruz with 5850 miles ... lost power when accelerating on busy road (avoided accident) ...... |