Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, including Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Trailer Hitches. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?

Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (25), engine (20), electrical system (14), fuel/propulsion system (6).

How much does a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost to own for 5 years?

About $46,886 over 5 years ($781/month) at an estimated $20,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $46,886 to own it for five years, or $781 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 79 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 79
5-yr cost: $47k
MPG (EPA): 22

Strong

Ownership Score

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

Park-it warning

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Risk: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Check recalls for this exact VIN at NHTSA

Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $20,750 price, 20% down, 11.19% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$46,886

$781/month · $0.78/mile

Depreciation	$6,611
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,750
Fuel / charging	$9,135
Maintenance	$7,500
Repairs	$2,900
Loan interest	$5,645
Taxes & fees	$2,345

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

79 complaints2 involved a crash3 involved a fire

Power Train25
Engine20
Electrical System14
Unknown Or Other10
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Forward Collision Avoidance6

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 5 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 4 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD

What to check on a used 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Engine and transmission
- Cold start: listen for knocking, ticking or rough running.
- Shifts should be smooth with no slipping or jerking.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz a good car to buy?: The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 72/100. Expect about $46,886 to own it for five years, or $781 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 79 complaints.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, including Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars; Trailer Hitches. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?: Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are power train (25), engine (20), electrical system (14), fuel/propulsion system (6).
How much does a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz cost to own for 5 years?: About $46,886 over 5 years ($781/month) at an estimated $20,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.