2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

20232025
Complaints
43
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:220 mi
Crash-related:1
#26 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:220 mi
#33 complaints

Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
220
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
220
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~795 vehicles.

24V412000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~795 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 43 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 220 mi); Engine Problems (6 complaints, avg 220 mi); Fuel System (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 220 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 795 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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