Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 recalls, 4 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
4
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 5, 2026
25V809000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The...
26V047000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, P...
26V316000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I was traveling southbound on XXX from [XXX] to [XXX] While traveling in this major highway, the veh... |
| May 21, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The windshield washer fluid dispensing nozzles do not effectively cover the windshield. Almost all o... |
| May 21, 2026 | STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE | The lake keep assist safety feature works inconsistently. Many times, the system has allowed my vehi... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed ... |