Model year
2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,700–$3,350, 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
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2027. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC ICE AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.164 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC ICE FWD | 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 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $2,700 |
| Santa Cruz AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Santa Cruz XRT AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
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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 2027 Hyundai Santa Cruz at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.