2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems and complaints
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most-reported areas: Lane Departure (2), Power Train (2), Visibility/Wiper (1).
Key takeaways
- 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lane Departure | 2 | 40% |
| Power Train | 2 | 40% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 20% |
| Steering | 1 | 20% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 20% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Lane Departure - filed 2026-09-02
The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "You May Want to Consider Taking a Break" was displayed with an audible alert nine times during a thirteen-mile trip, causing a distraction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the...
Power Train - filed 2026-06-06
I was traveling southbound on XXX from [XXX] to [XXX] While traveling in this major highway, the vehicle shunted forward and it felt like something hit us from behind. In reality, a transmission issue flared up on the dashboard along with a "Check Engine" light. Vehicle was left at the dealership. Blue Link (the automa...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-05-22
The windshield washer fluid dispensing nozzles do not effectively cover the windshield. Almost all of the "spray" is in a very concentrated area of the lower windshield. The fluid squirts onto the two locations on the windshield and gets wiped away by the wipers as soon as they move. The rest of the windshield gets vir...
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More for the 2026 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.