2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“driving/pulling on interstate speed only went to 20 miles per hour, no more. Pulled off and turned truck off, waited and restarted. all fine. No warning was given. Short time later engine light came on. Called and got appointment at dealers.”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“oil leak the oil leak has be too the dealer twice for repair each time they said it was fixed it has now has happend again for the third time in less than 306 miles could cause engine failure at highway speed and engine lockup at such speed first time it was found by dealer after third oil change…”
filed Feb 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Santa Cruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Santa Cruz | 6 | 17% |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | 49 | 28% |
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.