2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

Name: 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
Brand: Hyundai
Rating: 4.3 (15 reviews)

Price Range: $25,500 - $31,998

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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Review

Pros

Plentiful small-item storage and cargo space
Packed with technology features
Quiet, serene cabin
Long warranty

Cons

Rear roof pillars compromise visibility
Slow acceleration when battery is depleted
Ride can feel too soft and wallowy at times

What's new

The hybrid powertrain is all-new for model year 2023
Part of the fourth Santa Fe generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Written by automotive expert Kristin Shaw

9/30/2022

The Santa Fe is a five-passenger two-row SUV that slots in between the compact Tucson and three-row Palisade. It's been a staple in Hyundai's lineup for more than 20 years and was one of the brand's first SUVs. Though it's been a part of Hyundai's ascendancy from budget-brand to near-premium automaker, the current Santa Fe has been out since 2019 and needs something fresh to leave a real impression on us.

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Certified 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
Limited 4dr SUV
$23,000
great price
$3,036 below market
- 53,821 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 30 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 33 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- Koons Hyundai of Woodbridge (30 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Woodbridge, VA
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited AWDOne Owner, Local Trade, GPS / Navi / Navigation, Panoramic Sunroof, Leather, Heated Seats, AWD, Tocuh...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (33 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KM8S7DA29NU047258
Stock: KWH260990A
Certified Pre-Owned: Yes
Listed since: 12-10-2025
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2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
SEL Convenience 4dr SUV
$21,900
fair price
$276 below market
- 62,385 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 30 mi est. electric range
- 5 Seats, 33 City / 32 Hwy MPG
- King Kia of Laurel (34 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
33 Combined MPG (33 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KM8S6DA2XNU025093
Stock: LU025093
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-30-2025

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Luckily, Hyundai's done just that and added an all-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain to the 2022 Santa Fe. It allows you to drive a short distance on all-electric power — around 30 miles, according to the EPA — before switching over to operate like a regular hybrid. You can charge the Santa Fe's battery pack at home or at a public charging station, and doing so frequently can really help reduce your use of gas.

Hyundai starts the PHEV version at the SEL trim level, so there's no base SE trim like there is on the gas-powered Santa Fe. That, plus the price premium of its powertrain, results in an elevated starting price. But we think there's still solid value here. The PHEV is laden with premium features such as heated front seats and a wireless smartphone charging device, and you're getting a stellar 10-year/100,000-mile warranty too.

The Santa Fe's competition includes rivals such as its corporate cousin, the Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid, as well as slightly smaller SUVs such as the Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Prime. Overall, we think it's worth a look if you want an SUV that's efficient, quiet and spacious.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trim level differences

The Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV is a five-passenger plug-in hybrid SUV available in two trim levels: SEL Convenience and Limited. Every Santa Fe PHEV is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine and a hybrid system that combine to produce 261 horsepower. Power is sent through a six-speed automatic transmission to all four wheels. Note that there's also the gas-only Santa Fe and the Santa Fe Hybrid, which are reviewed separately on Edmunds. Take a look at the list of options included with the Santa Fe PHEV:

Which Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the SEL Convenience sets you up nicely with a number of standard features, like heated seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, power-folding rear seats, wireless device charging, and keyless entry with push-button start. It also includes blind-spot warning and rear cross-traffic warning systems. Those residing in cooler climates may want to upgrade to the Limited package for more comfort options such as heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel alongside technology add-ons like a surround-view camera system and an automated parking system.Compare 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid trim levels

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The 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid has a 5 years / 60,000 miles basic warranty and 5 recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

5 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 24V879000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 271
Number of vehicles affected:: 226118
Defect Description:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.

Recall Number:: 23V181000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 244
Number of vehicles affected:: 584784
Defect Description:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Defect Consequence:: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Recall Number:: 23V028000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 240
Number of vehicles affected:: 326
Defect Description:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The fuel tank may have been improperly molded, which can result in a fuel leak.
Defect Consequence:: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 240.

Recall Number:: 22V816000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 238/011G
Number of vehicles affected:: 14933
Defect Description:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023 Genesis G80 Electric, 2021-2022 Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Defect Consequence:: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioners with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 14, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 238/011G. This recall is an expansion of recall numbers 22V-354 and 22V-458.

Recall Number:: 21V00K000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 217
Number of vehicles affected:: 714
Defect Description:: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe HEV and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. The instrument cluster liquid-crystal display (LCD) may invert the image on the screen upon vehicle startup, making the display illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Defect Consequence:: An illegible instrument cluster will not show information such as vehicle speed or safety system warnings, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the instrument cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 217.

Warranty

5 years / 60,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
EV battery Warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Reviews

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Great vehicle overall, nice job Hyundai!

Murph, 01/13/2022

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)

I purchased a 2022 Santa Fe Limited in Lagoon Blue and have been really impressed. The vehicle is incredibly comfortable, has great technology, plenty of room for 5 tall adults, awesome surround sound system, handles well and has good fuel economy. My wife drives a 2020 Toyota Rav4 XLE and by comparison the Rav4 is a small cramped vehicle which I think is overrated personally, and no …

Santa Fe Limited PHEV

Dave Smith, 04/05/2022

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)

My normal daily commute is a mixture of country roads and city driving, covering about 35 miles per day. Babying the accelerator the first day, I did all but about one mile in EV mode. More practically, the electric range is as advertised, and I expect to use about a gallon of fuel a week. I'm still familiarizing myself with the vehicle features, and thus far have only minor quibbles. … The wireless charger accommodates most typical phone cases, but thicker ones won't fit. The phone gets much warmer on this wireless charger than any of my other (fast) wireless chargers, likely because it's essentially a pocket without good air flow around it. Initial highway mileage seems somewhat lower than I expected, but conditions weren't favorable with low temperatures and a brisk headwind throughout our 900+ mile journey. On the positive side, the cabin is quiet and the seats very comfortable. The user interface seems fairly intuitive, and the sound system is quite good. The assortment of driver aids functions as designed, with the speed-compensating cruise control a particularly handy feature driving through Chicago traffic. If you're looking for the flexibility of usable electric range combined with a gas engine for longer trips, a great warranty, and high-end touches in a modestly priced vehicle, the 2022 Santa Fe Limited PHEV is a solid choice. If your normal driving routine includes more than ~50 miles per day, you'll be better served with a standard hybrid as lugging around the larger battery of the PHEV reduces highway economy in comparison, and with a small fuel tank the true highway range is a bit limiting. Alternatives I considered were the Rav4 Prime and the Tucson PHEV. I had no luck locating a Rav4 Prime anywhere approaching MSRP, and the clock is ticking on its federal tax rebate. The Tucson PHEV trades a bit of size and weight for a bit better economy, and also includes a faster on-board charger, cutting charge time in half versus the Santa Fe when using a suitable level 2 charger. The Tucson interior styling strikes me as less satisfying, particularly using a plastic "sheet" with integral buttons for many functions versus the dedicated buttons in the Santa Fe, but this is an entirely subjective evaluation. I would give five stars but for the combination of middling highway economy and a small fuel tank. These won't affect my normal daily drive, but for that occasional road trip, having a real world highway range of ~300 miles is a bit disappointing.

Great overall car but some things to be aware of

Adam M, 01/12/2022

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Limited 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)

If you live with a daily drive of less than 30 miles or have charging near by, this is a great vehicle. We bought one of the first ones in Oct 21 from a dealer in MD after we waited for several months for a regular hybrid close to home with success. After the tax credit there is pretty much no price difference between the PHEV and the HEV depending on the markup, if any. We now have … just less than 5,000 miles in a 50/50 mix of Highway and city. Pros: Extremely roomy both in the cabin and storage- it feels significantly bigger than the Volvo XC60 it replaced. The features for the $ is excellent- the side view cameras when turning or lane changing are a game changer. The ride is a bit harsher than expected but the seats are great and make up for it. The EV range is as advertised- when running in full EV mode we often get more than the advertised 30 miles. Also the power is surprisingly good on the ev motor alone for the size of the vehicle. I wish it had 7 speed transmission instead of a six but it’s power curve is good. Things to know or I wish I had known (but likely still would have bought it): 1-The onboard AC to battery DC converter maxes out at 240v/16amps (3.7kwh) so it makes charge times longer - 4 hrs or more even on 240 so it can’t use the full charging capacity of a level 2 charger. I read in the European version they used a 7.2 kWh converter but went with the cheaper one for the us market to save costs. This really limits the effectiveness of public charging while running errands, eating etc because one hour of charge only gets you about 25% charge or about 8 miles. I bought and had installed a level 2 charger at home (it’s a 40 amp charger which is wasted on the Santa Fe but I guess I’m future proofed!) and 99% of the charging is done at home. 2- There is no onboard heat pump so in the cold it has to run the ICE engine to produce heat. The car compensates by driving the vehicle on the battery (in normal or ev mode) and just idling the ice motor, which drains the battery at a lower rate, but uses some gas, and is not zero emission. Once warm, the car shuts the ice motor and circulates the warm air and runs true EV, until it determines it needs more heat. Doing this we found the car gets about 50-60mpg, still better than the regular hybrid even,. The amount it runs the engine depends on the outside temp and your climate settings- I’ve found that if it is in the 40s and I’m wearing a coat and turn the seat heater on, I can turn the heat off and then it runs full ev. 3- The gas tank is only 12 gallons which is hidden in some promotional materials and buried in the specs. In the city it’s not a big deal, because even with the heater running we regularly go 700-800 miles between fillups. But it’s a huge problem on the Highway- because my one really big con is that the Highway mileage is way worse than advertised. Hyundai says in Hybrid mode on the Highway it should get 29 mpg, and we have not been able to duplicate that. Living in the central plains where Highway speed limits are 70-75,,and driving about 5 over, we have only gotten 22-25 mpg. With only a 12 gallon tank, that yields a real life range before the fuel light goes on of about 225 miles. So be warned when planning a road trip. I’d still buy the car as that Highway fuel mileage is about what any similar mid size suv gets, but the compromise of the battery weight really kills any fuel savings from the hybrid motor. I also suspect fitting only a six gear transmission means that in cruise at speed it’s pulling more rpms then it would need to with a seven speed. Overall, this car is all,about compromise and it fits our lifestyle well.

Still awesome

Bobo, 03/10/2022

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid SEL Convenience 4dr SUV AWD (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A)

PHEVs are taking off, for good reason. Most of my travel is less than 30 miles a day, I plug in every night, so most of my miles are EV. Still have gas power there for longer trips. Great value, roomy, good turbo power for passing, SUV utility. silent and smooth. Excellent acceleration. I got 30 mpg on gas only on a recent trip. Voice controls and Android Auto work flawlessly. Real …

2022 Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid Highlights

Trim:

SEL Convenience

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$40,000
EV Tax Credits & Rebates
Engine Type	Plug-in hybrid
EPA Electric Range	30 miles
Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)	76 MPGe
Cost to Drive	$98/month
Total Charging Time (240V)	3.4 hours
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	36.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	5 years / 60,000 miles
EV Battery Warranty	10 years / 100,000 miles

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Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: Detects oncoming vehicles when reversing by using sensors mounted at the rear of the vehicle.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Alerts the driver about an imminent collision and can automatically apply the brakes if necessary.
Safe Exit Assist: Temporarily prevents you from opening your door if sensors detect a car approaching from the rear.

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