2023 Ford Bronco vs 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Ford Bronco | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 222 | 79 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 205 | 49 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–26 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Bronco | Hyundai Santa Cruz |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 89 | 2 |
| Power Train | 21 | 25 |
| Engine | 19 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 5 |
| Structure | 15 | 2 |
| Suspension | 13 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
2023 Ford Bronco
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.