Model year 2024 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz at 22–23 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 35 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
22–23
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, newest first.
Steering: Electric power assist system
NHTSA 24V412000Reported Jun 5, 2024
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 261)
Units affected
795 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Standard & Optional
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Later Release
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Standard & Optional
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Early Release
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Standard & Optional
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Later Release
5 stars
5 stars
5 stars
4 stars
16.4%
Standard & Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz owner complaints
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, most recently on Jul 19, 2026. 3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Power train
11
Engine
6
Fuel/propulsion system
4
Unknown or other
4
Vehicle speed control
4
Lane departure: Assist
3
Service brakes
3
Air bags
2
Back over prevention: Warnings
2
Electrical system
2
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
