Model year
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 35 complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (11), ENGINE (6), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (4). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 22–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$3,050, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2022 185 complaints
- 2023 79 complaints
- 2024 35 complaints
- 2025 21 complaints
- 2026 5 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V412000 · Jun 5, 2024
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Complaints
35 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 3, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC AWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC FWD Early Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz FWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Santa Cruz AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 25 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Santa Cruz AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (AM-S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.