2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems and complaints
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most-reported areas: Power Train (11), Engine (6), Vehicle Speed Control (5).
Key takeaways
- 36 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 11 | 31% |
| Engine | 6 | 17% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Early Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Later Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Later Release | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-29
I recently noticed a malfunction with the front passenger seatbelt buckle in my 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz at approximately 48,000 miles. After unbuckling, the red release button would remain stuck in the depressed position. This prevented the seatbelt tongue from being inserted and latched again. Tapping the buckle sever...
Electrical System,service Brakes,lane Departure - filed 2026-07-19
I’m concerned about the power brakes I’ve received these faults a few times. DTC DTC System DTC Sub System C184987 CHASSIS LKAS Also there are reports online that other owners have experienced this issue with their Santa Cruz’s Some reporting dealers lack of concern. Diagnostics History My vehicle Last Reporte...
Vehicle Speed Control - filed 2026-06-03
Contact owns 2024 Honda Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway vehicle wasn't responding while accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated there was no warning lights on vehicle before incident happen and that contact had to turn off and on the vehicle to make it function. correctly...
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More for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.