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Hyundai Santa Cruz by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 6 model years of the Hyundai Santa Cruz (2022–2027). The 2027 model is rated 20–25 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 9 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Hyundai Santa Cruz years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Santa Cruz | 3 | 20–25 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Santa Cruz | 4 | 20–25 mpg | 3 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Santa Cruz | 4 | 21–25 mpg | 3 | 21 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 3 | 22–23 mpg | 1 | 35 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | 3 | 22–23 mpg | 2 | 79 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | 3 | 22–23 mpg | 4 | 185 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Hyundai Santa Cruz year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V316000 — Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking, reported May 18, 2026; model years 2025, 2026
- 26V047000 — Electrical system: Instrument cluster/panel, reported Jan 26, 2026; model years 2026
- 25V809000 — Air bags: Side/window: Curtain, reported Nov 20, 2025; model years 2025, 2026
- 24V877000 — Electrical system: Wiring, reported Nov 20, 2024; model years 2025
- 24V412000 — Steering: Electric power assist system, reported Jun 5, 2024; model years 2024
- 23V181000 — Trailer hitches, reported Mar 17, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 23V038000 — Structure: Body: Roof and pillars, reported Jan 31, 2023; model years 2022, 2023
- 22V746000 — Power train: Automatic transmission, reported Oct 6, 2022; model years 2022
- 22V197000 — Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Oil/lubrication: Pipes, hoses, and fittings, reported Mar 28, 2022; model years 2022
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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