2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz power train problems

What owners report

• “Hyundai Santa Cruz with transmission problems. 5 attempts to repair and manufacture failed to. Last time, vehicle had a sudden transmission failure while driving. Car stop responding to acceleration and transmission was not switching gears, that could had cause loss of control, especially in…”

  filed Oct 6, 2025

• “On [XXX], I went out to start my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz (SC) to leave work to go home. It was difficult to start, however, it started. As I entered [XXX] , i was nearly rear ended by another car, because my SC lost all acceleration. I turned on my hazards for SAFETY and then began to try to…”

  filed Sep 13, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

• This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch…

  26-AT-005H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 5, 2026

• Certain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (8DCT) may set one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP) DTCs listed below. This bulletin provides the service procedure to…

  26-01-028H · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Mar 16, 2026

• Some Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of the high pressure electric oil pump (HP EOP)…

  26-AT-001H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2026

Power Train problems in other Santa Cruz years

Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz