2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Transmission Recall (22V746)
Hyundai Motor America · 56,148 vehicles · Reported October 6, 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 56,148 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2022 Hyundai Kona N; 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata; 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power. Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V746 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V746000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 236 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | October 6, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2022 Hyundai Kona N; 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata; 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N |
| Units affected | 56,148 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission |
| Safety risk | Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE in recall 22V746?
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Santa FE with recall 22V746?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the automatic transmission.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V746?
Recall 22V746 covers 56,148 vehicles: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2022 Hyundai Kona N; 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Sonata; 2021-2022 Hyundai Veloster N.
NHTSA lists 56,148 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hyundai | Elantra N |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Kona N |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Santa Cruz |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Sonata |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Veloster N |
What is the fix for the Santa FE transmission recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary.
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
When was recall 22V746 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 22V746 to NHTSA on October 6, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 10, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2022 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V746000. |
| January 10, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 48 months ago. If your Santa FE was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Santa FE is part of recall 22V746?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V746 is open on your Santa FE, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V746000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Santa FE owners do about recall 22V746?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V746000 applies to your Santa FE.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any automatic transmission symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Santa FE owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 856 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 253 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 22V746 was reported on October 6, 2022, owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 42 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after October 6, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 856 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 253 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE: 199 complaints in total, 55 about the transmission
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz: 185 complaints in total, 89 about the transmission
- 2021 Hyundai Santa FE: 166 complaints in total, 50 about the transmission
- 2021 Hyundai Sonata: 134 complaints in total, 24 about the transmission
- 2022 Hyundai Sonata: 93 complaints in total, 23 about the transmission
- 2022 Hyundai Veloster N: 37 complaints in total, 4 about the transmission
- 2021 Hyundai Veloster N: 18 complaints in total, 2 about the transmission
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra N: 17 complaints in total, 4 about the transmission
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
While driving on the interstate, the car went into limp mode (does not rev above 2000 rpm). I was unable to maintain speed or merge back into interstate. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, however, they confirm everything is normal. The car did give an engine error code of P132600 for Powertrain.
2022 Hyundai Kona N owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11612224, filed September 3, 2024
While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldn’t be reproduced, and the error code disappeared.
2022 Hyundai Kona N owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11612226, filed September 3, 2024
Vehicle stalled after misfire in cylinder 4. No signs of problems prior to failure of injector number 4 at 14000 miles. Upon investigating prior history of vehicle owner, customer reported misfire on cylinder 2, and 4 at 3 thousand miles. Technician replaced injector 2 only.
2022 Hyundai Veloster N owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11699607, filed November 15, 2025
Can recall 22V746 make my Santa FE a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V746000 does not automatically make your Santa FE a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V746
Did the recall 22V746 fix work?
Since recall 22V746 was reported on October 6, 2022, owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 42 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 10, 2023.
Is the 22V746000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Santa FE is part of recall 22V746000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V746000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.