CarRecallWatchThe 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (25 reports).
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire
Water can collect on the circuit board of the tow hitch wiring harness, which may cause an electrical short.
Roof Molding Can Detach, Creating Road Debris Hazard
Certain 2022 Hyundai Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles may have roof moldings that detach from the vehicle while driving.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems
Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 25 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 |
What owners report
Unknown. I have had a clunking in the rear and have come across a TSB TSB 25-SS-003H. Seems like a safety issue. Rear shocks could be defective.
The push-to-open fuel filler door repeatedly failed to release, preventing refueling. The door locks through an electronic actuator tied to the central locking system, and there is no interior lever or owner-accessible manual override. Beginning in August 2026, the door intermittently failed to open when pushed with the vehicle off and all doors unlocked. Cycling lock/unlock on the key fob while pressing the door sometimes freed it after several minutes; other times it would not open at all. No warning lamps or messages preceded the failures. A door that will not release means the vehicle cannot be refueled, which can strand the driver or cause a loss of motive power in traffic. Owners of o
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. It has been at dealers three times now for same issue. Since I've owned vehicle, it has been at dealer for 29 days tomorrow and it is still there. The truck is a death trap, always something wrong.
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.
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 warning just happens. Had it happen to my truck about 7 times. When screen blackens, I have no safety features, can't see anything on dash, so I could get in a wreck
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz questions
Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Water in Tow Hitch Wiring Can Cause Electrical Fire; Roof Molding Can Detach, Creating Road Debris Hazard. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (25), Engine (20), Electrical System (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.