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Buying a used 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 recalls in this group, addressing unintended rolling without the brake, air bags that may not deploy, and unexpected automatic braking. These campaigns make brake and restraint recall documentation central to the review. Its 22 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, led by forward collision avoidance with 10, followed by electrical system and exterior lighting with 4 each. The forward collision avoidance reports are especially relevant when asking about unexpected braking behavior and related repairs.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Verify VIN completion of rolling and air bag recall remedies.
- Ask about unexpected automatic braking and related service.
- Check exterior lights and request electrical fault records.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Can Roll Without Brake | Electrical System | high |
| Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson Air Bags May Not Deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Hyundai SUVs: Automatic Braking May Trigger Unexpectedly | Forward Collision Avoidance | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
22 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 11 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 4 | Yes |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | None found |
| Engine | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |