Hyundai Santa Cruz Recalls

NHTSA has issued 9 safety recalls for the Hyundai Santa Cruz, covering model years 2022 through 2026. Electrical system faults account for 2 of them, more than any other part of the vehicle. The 2022 model year has the most, with 4 separate campaigns against it. The largest single recall covered 584,784 vehicles. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2026.

Urgent safety advisory on the Hyundai Santa Cruz

One recall below tells owners to park outside and away from buildings, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked and switched off.

Check your own VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether these apply to your car.

Total recalls: 9
Model years affected: 5
Most recalled part: Electrical system
Latest recall: 2026

Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls by model year

How many campaigns were issued against each model year. One recall often covers several years at once, so these add up to more than the 9 total.

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All Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

Each entry is an official NHTSA campaign, shown with the defect, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them, newest first.

26V316000Collision avoidanceReported May 18, 2026

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Model years affected: 2025–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

What can happen

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 423,062
Maker's recall no.: 302
Owners notified: June 22, 2026

Read campaign 26V316000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

26V047000Electrical systemReported January 26, 2026

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Model years affected: 2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

What can happen

An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

Vehicles affected: 41,651
Maker's recall no.: 293
Owners notified: March 24, 2026
Safety standard: FMVSS 101

Read campaign 26V047000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

25V809000AirbagReported November 20, 2025

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Model years affected: 2025–2026

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.

What can happen

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

The fix

Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Vehicles affected: 258
Maker's recall no.: 289 (H); 029G (G)
Owners notified: December 29, 2025

Read campaign 25V809000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V877000Electrical systemReported November 20, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Model years affected: 2025

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.

What can happen

A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

Vehicles affected: 42,465
Maker's recall no.: 273
Owners notified: December 17, 2024

Read campaign 24V877000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

24V412000SteeringReported June 5, 2024

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Model years affected: 2024

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.

What can happen

A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.

Vehicles affected: 795
Maker's recall no.: 261
Owners notified: July 11, 2024

Read campaign 24V412000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V181000Trailer hitchReported March 17, 2023

NHTSA advises: park outside, away from buildingsAffected vehicles can catch fire even when parked and switched off. Keep the vehicle away from structures until it is repaired.

TRAILER HITCHES

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

What can happen

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Vehicles affected: 584,784
Maker's recall no.: 244
Owners notified: May 16, 2023

Read campaign 23V181000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

23V038000StructureReported January 31, 2023

STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Model years affected: 2022–2023

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

What can happen

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles affected: 16,104
Maker's recall no.: 241
Owners notified: March 30, 2023

Read campaign 23V038000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V746000Power trainReported October 6, 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

What can happen

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Vehicles affected: 56,148
Maker's recall no.: 236
Owners notified: January 10, 2023

Read campaign 22V746000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

22V197000Engine and coolingReported March 28, 2022

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PIPES, HOSES, AND FITTINGS

Model years affected: 2022

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Santa Fe and Santa Cruz vehicles. The oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment.

What can happen

An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall 222.

Vehicles affected: 16
Maker's recall no.: 222
Owners notified: May 26, 2022

Read campaign 22V197000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

What to do if your Hyundai Santa Cruz is on this list

A recall listed here applies to a range of vehicles, not to every car of that model year. Manufacturers narrow it down by build date and VIN, so the only way to know whether yours is included is to check the VIN. You can do that free on NHTSA's recall lookup, or by calling any franchised dealer for that brand with your VIN in hand.

Recall repairs are free. Under federal law the manufacturer has to fix a safety defect at no charge, and there is no mileage limit and no expiry on that obligation for vehicles under 15 years old. A dealer cannot charge you for the parts, the labour, or the diagnosis on a recall repair, and you do not need to have bought the car there. If a dealer asks you to pay, that is worth escalating to the manufacturer's customer line, which is listed in the remedy text of each recall above.

Recalls do not block a title transfer or registration in any state. You can legally buy, sell, or register a car with an open recall, and sellers are generally not required to fix one first. That said, an open recall is worth raising before money changes hands, especially one with a do-not-drive advisory. If you are buying, run the VIN before you hand over the payment; if you are selling, telling the buyer about an open recall costs you nothing and avoids a dispute later.

Hyundai Santa Cruz recall questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Santa Cruz across model years 2022 to 2026. That count covers recalls filed from 2010 onward. Not every campaign applies to every car of that model year, because manufacturers limit recalls by build date and VIN.

Which Hyundai Santa Cruz model year has the most recalls?

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz carries the most, with 4 recall campaigns. A high count does not automatically mean a worse car: a single supplier fault can trigger a recall across an entire production run, and manufacturers that report problems quickly tend to show more campaigns.

Are Hyundai Santa Cruz recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair a safety recall at no cost, including parts and labour, on vehicles under 15 years old. There is no mileage limit, and you do not have to be the original owner or have bought the car from that dealer.

Can I sell or register a Hyundai Santa Cruz with an open recall?

Yes. An open recall does not stop a title transfer or registration in any state, and private sellers are generally not required to repair one first. Dealers face stricter rules on some safety recalls. If you are buying, check the VIN before you pay; the repair is free, but you want to know what you are taking on.

Other Hyundai recalls

Hyundai Sonata recalls42 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls37 Hyundai Elantra recalls32 Hyundai Tucson recalls28 Hyundai Palisade recalls16 Hyundai Ioniq 5 recalls15

Where this data comes from

Every recall on this page is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency that oversees vehicle safety recalls in the United States. We pull the full recall file from NHTSA and reproduce the campaign number, defect description, consequence, and remedy exactly as the manufacturer reported them. NHTSA data is in the public domain.

Source:: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA data as of:: July 18, 2026
Coverage:: Recalls from 2010 onward

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-18 · Reviewed by the Car Paperwork editorial team · Independent resource · Not legal advice

⚠ Independent resource — check your VIN before actingCar Paperwork is not affiliated with NHTSA, any manufacturer, or any dealer. This page lists recalls issued for a model, which is not the same as a recall on your car: only a VIN check confirms that. Recall records are also updated by NHTSA continuously, so treat this as a starting point and confirm anything urgent with NHTSA or a franchised dealer. Nothing here is legal or repair advice.