2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel/propulsion system problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“Sudden Unintended Acceleration: Coming to a stop in a driveway and planning to put vehicle in to reverse, the Santa Cruz suddenly accelerated and kept accelerating ... it would not stop moving, brakes were applied continuously and forcefully, but with no effect. Vehicle crashed through shrubbery and small trees into neighbor's yard, over a retaining wall and finally crashing into neighbors parked classic car, only stopping after it nose-dived downward. We live in Rapid City, this event happen…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/26/2026 · crash
“My 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, which I bought new, has gone into limp mode twice in 8 months, losing power while I was driving and letting me go no faster than 25 MPH. The first time, in April 2024, I was on [XXX] in Hartford CT. I called 911 because I was certain I would be hit by a car. There was no warning lights to indicate a problem. I was able to get off the highway and had it towed to Meriden Hyundai in Meriden CT. They said they could find nothing wrong. On [XXX], my vehicle went into limp …”
NHTSA complaint · filed 01/09/2025
“This is my 2nd complaint re: the same issue. Loss of power during driving. Unable to accelerate. I need to pull over shut off the engine and turn it back on.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 12/30/2024
“Lack of power upon accelerating. I could slowly get car up to 40 MPH however when trying to accelerate it would lose power. I had to pull over for faster traffic to pass.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 10/18/2024
“Rough Idle, Loss of engine power, and cylinder misfire on 2023 Santa Cruize Limited approx. 26,700 miles(currently) purchased new 04-28-2023 at Hyundai in North Knoxville, TN. Vehicle is stored in insulated garage at all times when not in use. 1) Approx. 2k-4k mi vehicle was having rough idling upon start up & have to sit, wait several minutes to allow vehicle ample time to warm up like a cold natured, carbureted engine. Dealer was unable to replicate at vehicle service intervals(60 miles away…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 11/20/2023
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel/propulsion system problems?
- 6 owners reported fuel/propulsion system issues to NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 1 involving a crash. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz fuel/propulsion system problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.