CarRecallWatchThe 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (14 reports).
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
Automatic Braking May Engage Without Warning
Software in the front cameras of certain 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate too early and apply the brakes unexpectedly.
Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash
Some of these vehicles may have side curtain airbags that were not installed properly.
Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brake, Risking Roll-Away
Some vehicles have console wiring that may be routed improperly.
Most common 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems
Problem areas named in the 22 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
One or two times a week, while driving at night, my headlights and head unit display both power off briefly, typically about 1/2 a second. Then they resume as if nothing had happened. No warning lights or errors, no boot up screen... just back to normal instantly. The only thing that changes is my seat belt indicator illuminates for a few seconds, then goes back off. After some online digging, it seems plenty of other people have this issue, but no one has found an official cause or solution.
The latest software update, Oct 2026, no longer combines my FM favorites stations with my Sirius stations and now requires me to take my eyes off the road so that I can change from listing to FM to listening to Sirius. Prior I only needed to scroll all my stations using the toggle on the steering wheel allowing me to keep my eyes on the road. This requirement decreases road safety and should be reversed.
Radiator is leaking coolant at the bottom. Upon close inspections it is noted the front grill design of the vehicle leaves the radiator super exposed to the elements and road hazards causing excessive damage to the radiator during normal everyday use. During a call to the dealer it was discovered the radiator is not covered by the manufacturer warranty due to the damage being caused by road hazards even though the vehicle design is what left the component vulnerable. Hyundai intentionally sold me a vehicle designed in a way that left a critical component exposed to damage that can caused several engine overheating. Post made on forums and social media indicate this is an issue that affects
Making a left turn against oncoming traffic into a convenience store parking lot. There was a car in the driveway waiting to exit the convenience store parking lot. As I crossed the oncoming traffic lane the crash avoidance light on the dash came on and the brakes locked up nearly causing me to be broadsided by the oncoming traffic. An obvious malfunction of the crash avoidance system. I contacted the dealer and reported the issue. They advised my software was up to date and it was probably a ghost reading by the camera and software. No further action taken by the dealer.
Loss of power while trying to accelerate. RPM's were going up, but the vehicle was very sluggish. Nearly got rear ended as I had turned right on a red from a stop to merge onto a 55mph road. I could not get up to speed and had to pull to the side of the road and engage my hazard lights. I turned the vehicle off and let it sit for a few minutes, then turned it back on and the issue went away. No lights/warnings or sounds were associated with the problem. First time driving the car today. Weather is mid 70's and overcast.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz questions
Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: Automatic Braking May Engage Without Warning; Side curtain airbags may not deploy properly in a crash; Vehicle Can Shift Out of Park Without Brake, Risking Roll-Away. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Based on 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (14), Electrical System (4), Exterior Lighting (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.