Worst 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 25 | — | — | 4,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 19 | — | — | 8,902 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | 2 | — | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Shock Absorber | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~600,888 vehicles.
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 tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Cruz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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