Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Santa Cruz, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz - 185 complaints in its first 8 years (185 to date)
- 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz - 79 complaints in its first 8 years (79 to date)
- 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- Not enough mature model years with a meaningful record to rank.
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 19 | 19 | 3 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 35 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 79 | 79 | 2 |
| 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 185 | 185 | 4 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V316000 | 2025-2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. |
| 26V047000 | 2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid,... |
| 25V809000 | 2025-2026 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. |
| 24V877000 | 2025 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 24V412000 | 2024 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. |
| 23V181000 | 2022-2023 | Trailer Hitches | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a... |
| 23V038000 | 2022-2023 | Structure | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach. |
| 22V746000 | 2022 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. |
| 22V197000 | 2022 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. |