2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“my 2023 Santa Cruz had 7500 miles when purchased 4/25/26. I have had issues with the screen blackening/fading which cuts of electronics; ex; safety features. This was taken in twice. Then the truck loses power. Going 55 or 75, suddenly truck drops to 20mph. Car's honk, brake & swerve not to hit us…”
filed Jul 27, 2026
“truck dash light would fade/blacken at which time none of safety features would work. This is an intermittent problem but seem like it has happened many times with the Santa Cruz's in general, so Hyundai was aware of problem. They don't seem to fix problems. This is a critical safety failure. No…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Santa Cruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 2 | 6% |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | 21 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.