2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 185 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
31% · 11 reportsEngine
17% · 6 reportsVehicle speed control
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
Fuel/propulsion system
11% · 4 reportsForward collision avoidance
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-07-11Steering24V412000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V412000 · Steering
FAQ
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.