2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls and problems

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 1 recall and 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2024 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 5 Santa Cruz model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

36complaints

3crashes

0fires

3injuries

1,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Steering

Jun 5, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V412000 · 795 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train11

Engine6

Vehicle Speed Control5

Fuel System4

Unknown or other4

Lane Departure3

Service Brakes3

Air Bags2

Back Over Prevention2

Electrical System2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024 vs. other Hyundai Santa Cruz years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, the latest from Jun 5, 2024 (steering). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (11), engine (6), vehicle speed control (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.