Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 325 owner complaints for the Hyundai Santa Cruz (model years 2022–2026). The most reported problem area is power train (128 complaints), followed by engine (79 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (4).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2022 (185), 2023 (79) and 2024 (35). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (35).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Santa Cruz model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 128 | 4 of 5 | |
| Engine | 79 | 4 of 5 | |
| Electrical system | 41 | 4 of 5 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 32 | 4 of 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 4 of 5 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V316000 | May 18, 2026 | Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking | 2025–2026 | 423,062 |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 41,651 |
| 25V809000 | Nov 20, 2025 | Air bags: side/window, curtain | 2025–2026 | 258 |
| 24V877000 | Nov 20, 2024 | Electrical system: wiring | 2025 | 42,465 |
| 24V412000 | Jun 5, 2024 | Steering: electric power assist system | 2024 | 795 |
| 23V181000 | Mar 17, 2023 | Trailer hitches | 2022–2023 | 584,784 |
| 23V038000 | Jan 31, 2023 | Structure: body, roof and pillars | 2022–2023 | 16,104 |
| 22V746000 | Oct 6, 2022 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2022 | 56,148 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 11 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.