2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Part of Generation 5 — 2024–present.

20232025
Complaints
139
per 10K Sold
12.3
US Sales
113,343
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
7

Worst 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems

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

#126 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:7,133 mi
Crash-related:1
#215 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:9,500 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.

Transmission / Drivetrain
26
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
7,133
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
9,500
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,600
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Camera/Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe

7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~688,224 vehicles.

26V218000Seat Belts:front:anchorage
~294,128 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.

25V808000Back Over Prevention:display Function
~143,472 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

25V659000Electrical System:starter Assembly
~135,386 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.

24V843000Electrical System:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons · Sunroof/Moonroof
~34,964 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."

24V561000Airbags · Electrical System:wiring
~49,719 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.

24V529000Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module:software
~12,349 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

24V246000Back Over Prevention:software
~18,206 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe — FAQ

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

Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 139 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 26 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (26 complaints, avg 7,133 mi); Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 9,500 mi); Engine Problems (8 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 Fe?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 7,412 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 Fe?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe include 11 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 Fe have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 688,224 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 Fe?
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 Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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