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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel System Problems

11 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

11
Complaints
1
Recalls
Feb 2025Dec 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Fuel System Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V524000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

Owner Complaints (11)

highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
Filed: Mar 2026

Your panoramic sunroof suddenly exploded while you were driving at 50 mph, sending glass shards into the cabin with no apparent impact or cause. Separately, your check engine light came on and the engine went into limp mode, which was caused by a faulty fuel injector that needed replacement. The sunroof issue remains undiagnosed, while the fuel injector has been replaced to restore normal engine operation.

NHTSA #: 11728017
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2026

Your 2022 Santa Fe is experiencing repeated fuel injector failures that cause hesitation and jerking when you accelerate. The check engine light keeps coming back on even after the dealership has replaced multiple fuel injectors—first one, then another, and there's a technical bulletin indicating all four may need replacement. The dealership will likely need to replace all four fuel injectors and investigate why they're failing repeatedly.

NHTSA #: 11718320
highFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

Your fuel injectors have failed multiple times and required replacement three times already. This is causing problems with how fuel is delivered to your engine. The fuel injectors will likely need to be inspected and replaced again by a mechanic.

NHTSA #: 11704448
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2025

While traveling out of state, my 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe (2.5L) experienced a sudden loss of power and rough running during acceleration to pass; check engine light came on. Independent shop pulled code P0302 (cylinder 2 misfire). Vehicle became unsafe to drive and was left at a Hyundai dealer in Indiana. I later learned Hyundai issued TSB 25-FL-001H (Jan 2025) for 2.5L GDI injector internal filter breakage that causes misfires and directs replacing all four injectors. Parts were quoted up to three weeks on backorder. This sudden power loss during highway passing presents a safety risk (inability to accelerate/merge). Vehicle is under 60,000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11681280
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2025

Vehicle failed to accelerate while operating on the highway. Pulled over and shut vehicle off and smelled gas. Vehicle would not stay started. Towed to dealer and was told it was a defective fuel injector. All injectors were replaced. Apparently this is a known problem. This could have been extremely dangerous if I wasn’t able to pull over. Hyundai should issue a recall to replace these defective parts.

NHTSA #: 11675729
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while her son was driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced, but the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was then towed to a second dealer, AutoNation Hyundai Mall of Georgia (3445 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519), who determined that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced and informed the contact that parts were still on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA #: 11665719
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Feb 2025

3rd time having the same engine issue where the fuel injector keeps going out. Once in February then again in April now again in Jan. The car shakes violently and unsafe to drive even when at a standstill.

NHTSA #: 11640101
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the high pressure fuel injector pipe, the Gasoline Direct Injection(GDI) fuel injector on cylinder 3, the high pressure fuel pipe, the combustion seal ring, the K bolt, and other unknown parts. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA #: 11623629
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2024

I filled up my gas tank and the digital guage was on 266 miles. After I filled up, it was the exact same mileage on the dashboard. It did not move after putting in about 4-5 gallons of gas.

NHTSA #: 11587327
mediumFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

on 11/20/23, Car refusing to accelerate past 30 and not shifting thru the normal gear sequence Engine revving up to 3000 rpms and hesitating to go past 35 or 40 mph Auto start light is lit the entire time in bright amber on the dash of the car Pressed the auto start button and it would not disengage

NHTSA #: 11560165
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Aug 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine and oil warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was 1/3 amount of water in the fuel tank, causing damage to the fuel injector. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel injector needed to be replaced; however, the part was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she had received a copy of the state inspection notice that it had passed for clean fuel from the gas station where she refueled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.

NHTSA #: 11477421

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