Hyundai Santa Cruz problems by year
290 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 5 Hyundai Santa Cruz model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
Years with the most complaints
2022 (178)
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 2025 | 17 | 3 | — | |
| 2024 | 35 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2023 | 77 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 2022 Most complained | 178 | 4 | Power Train |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Hyundai.