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Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

8 recalls covering model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz may brake unexpectedly high

Reported 2026-05-19 · Campaign 26V316000 · Model years: 2025

On certain Santa Cruz and Tucson models, including the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, the software in the front cameras can misread the road ahead. The automatic emergency braking system may then kick in too early and hit the brakes when there is nothing there. That sudden stop can surprise you and the drivers behind you. Dealers will install updated front camera software at no charge. Hyundai expects to mail owner notification letters on July 17, 2026.

Hyundai SUVs: side curtain airbags may be installed wrong high

Reported 2025-11-21 · Campaign 25V809000 · Model years: 2025

On certain 2025 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. These are the airbags that drop down from above the side windows to protect people's heads in a crash. If they were put in wrong, they may not open the way they are supposed to. That means you could be hurt more seriously if you are in a crash.

Hyundai Tucson, Santa Cruz can shift out of Park high

Reported 2024-11-20 · Campaign 24V877000 · Model years: 2025

Wiring near the center console may be routed the wrong way on these Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. Because of it, the gear selector can be moved out of Park without anyone pressing the brake pedal. Normally the car will not allow that. So if the shifter gets bumped by a passenger, a bag, or a child, the vehicle can come out of Park and roll away on its own. A dealer reroutes the wiring free of charge.

Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz can lose power steering high

Reported 2024-06-05 · Campaign 24V412000 · Model years: 2024

The steering on these vehicles is assisted by an electric motor. A circuit board inside that unit can short out, and when it does you lose the power assist that makes the wheel easy to turn. Steering becomes much heavier, which can catch you off guard in a turn, in a parking lot, or at highway speed. Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack at no charge.

Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz Tow Hitch Fire Risk critical

Reported 2023-03-17 · Campaign 23V181000 · Model years: 2022, 2023

Water can get into the small electrical box that controls the trailer hitch wiring. If water sits on the circuit board inside, it can short out and start a fire — while you are driving or while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Affected vehicles have tow hitch wiring that was fitted at the factory or added later by a Hyundai dealer. A dealer will install a new fuse and a wiring extension kit at no cost.

⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).

Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz roof trim can fly off medium

Reported 2023-01-31 · Campaign 23V038000 · Model years: 2022, 2023

The long trim strips that run along the edges of the roof may not be attached securely. Over time one can work loose and fly off while you are driving. A piece of trim lying in the road is dangerous for the cars behind you and can cause a crash. A dealer will check your roof trim and either fasten it down properly or replace it, and you pay nothing.

Hyundai vehicles may suddenly lose all drive power high

Reported 2022-10-06 · Campaign 22V746000 · Model years: 2022

Certain Hyundai Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, Santa Cruz, Elantra N and Kona N vehicles have a problem with the transmission's oil pump. Normally, if the pump fails, the car drops into a backup mode that still lets you limp along. On these vehicles that backup mode may not work properly, and the car can lose drive power completely — meaning it stops pulling and you can no longer accelerate. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the transmission and update its software free of charge.

Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Cruz oil leak fire risk critical

Reported 2022-03-28 · Campaign 22V197000 · Model years: 2022

A small pipe feeds oil to the turbocharger, the part that helps the engine make more power. On these vehicles that pipe can crack and let oil leak out into the engine bay. Engine and exhaust parts get very hot, and oil dripping onto them can catch fire. Signs to watch for are a burning smell, smoke, or oil spots under the front of the car. The dealer will replace the oil pipe at no cost.

Hyundai problem guides that cover the Santa Cruz

Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Santa Cruz. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2022183515
202379231
202435303
202518110

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