repaired · 2026 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2024 Hyundai Santa CruzProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-412 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Power train1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
5Vehicle speed control
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Lane departure
3Service brakes
2Air bags
2Forward collision avoidance
2Back over prevention
118 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 11 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 11 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Santa Cruz year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Santa Cruz median. How we score
'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz safety ratings
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Santa Cruz owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING ON I-81 UP A STEEP GRADE, TRUCK SUFFERED A SUDDEN POWER LOSS, WITH SPEED DROPPING TO 35 MPH FROM 65 MPH. ATTEMPTS TO REGAIN SPEED FAILED AND IT FELT LIKE TRUCK DOWNSHIFTED TO A LOWER GEAR. 35 MPH CONTINUED UNTIL I DECIDED TO USE TRUCK CRUISE CONTROL TO ATTEMPT TO GAIN SPEED. I WAS…
I was at a stop sign leave a store and I started going again and when I got to 15 mph it like it went into neutral and I thought maybe I hit shifter in neutral but didn't and I went to go again did same thing but then jump into next gear got cat home I bought this car brand new I only got 33000…
Sporadically, when shifting from first to second gear, the engine/transmission will stall, causing a loss of power for several seconds. This is generally when pulling away from a stop sign/light into traffic. I picked a single date below, but this continually happens from time to time.
Own a 2024 Santa Cruz?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.