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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Power Train. Review the 90 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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Electrical System. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports1 fire reports4 injury reports
What owners actually said
183 reports
2,950 miles · Nov 14, 2022
Power Train
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the message "Pull Over and Stop Immediately" was displayed. The contact veered to side of the road. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into gear the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle appe…
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The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the message "Pull Over and Stop Immediately" was displayed. The contact veered to side of the road. The contact stated that while attempting to shift into gear the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle appeared as if the transmission was in neutral(N). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an unknown dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the second dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced and that the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (Power Train) however, parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the local dealer since September 23, 2022. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The failure mileage was approximately 2,950. The contact stated that an agreement was reached between them and the dealer to get a trade-in for a new vehicle. The claim is fulfilled on their part.
NHTSA ODI #11493455
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2022
EnginePower Train
While driving, warnings were issued to check each of the driver assistance items and lights lit up on dashboard. Pulled over and turned off vehicle. Would not restart. Towed to nearest dealer. Sat for 2 weeks until they could look at it. Told to rent a car in meantime. Diagnosed as faulty TCU. Replaced TCU. Went to pick b…
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While driving, warnings were issued to check each of the driver assistance items and lights lit up on dashboard. Pulled over and turned off vehicle. Would not restart. Towed to nearest dealer. Sat for 2 weeks until they could look at it. Told to rent a car in meantime. Diagnosed as faulty TCU. Replaced TCU. Went to pick back up and would not start. Clicking noise heard from engine compartment. Left vehicle and was provided loaner card. Cannot identify cause. Vehicle sits.
NHTSA ODI #11492183
2,700 miles · Oct 25, 2022
Power TrainCrash
The contact's husband owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after her husband parked the vehicle in the driveway, he exited the vehicle and went into the garage when the vehicle unintentionally rolled forward into the garage and crashed into her vehicle. The contact's husband did not sustain any injuries, and n…
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The contact's husband owns a 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after her husband parked the vehicle in the driveway, he exited the vehicle and went into the garage when the vehicle unintentionally rolled forward into the garage and crashed into her vehicle. The contact's husband did not sustain any injuries, and no medical attention was received. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred with the "Shift To Park" message displayed while the gear shifter was shifted into park(P). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,700.
NHTSA ODI #11490785
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2022
Power Train
My residence is located in a dip..I can't say valley..this new Santa Cruz won't go up the hill even with the turbo engine the grade is not much.. a honda accord goes up easily.. the Santa Cruz revs and petty much stalls and I have to pump the accelarator and not sure what is going on with it.. there are no recalls and so I don'…
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My residence is located in a dip..I can't say valley..this new Santa Cruz won't go up the hill even with the turbo engine the grade is not much.. a honda accord goes up easily.. the Santa Cruz revs and petty much stalls and I have to pump the accelarator and not sure what is going on with it.. there are no recalls and so I don't know what is wrong with it.. now I am forced to think of selling it and getting another one..
NHTSA ODI #11490386
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2022
Visibility
The washer fluid nozzles are not adjustable and the fluid while spilling still only sprays about 3 inches up from the bottom of the windshield. All fluid stays below the wiper so the window cannot be cleaned. When road grime or bugs get on the windshield I have to stop to clean.
NHTSA ODI #11490061
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2022
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
lost of power while driving at 45 mph. no engine warning.
NHTSA ODI #11490028
Mileage unknown · Oct 19, 2022
Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ON THE 405 FWY MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PASS 20 MILES IT WAS 11 PM SO NOT MANY CARS ON THE ROAD , I HAD TO DRIVE WITH MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON 17 MILES TO GET HOME , I AM TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TODAY. NO WARNING LIGHTS , OR MESSAGES CAME ON DURING THE WHOLE ORDEAL
NHTSA ODI #11489958
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2022
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95, MY 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LOSE POWER. AT THE SAME TIME LIGHTS CAME ON WARNING ME OF AN ISSUE AND TO PULL OVER. I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY (WITH MUCH FEAR). I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN BACK ON. AFTER I SAT FOR 5 MINUTES WITH IT IN IDLE, I TRIED …
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WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95, MY 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND LOSE POWER. AT THE SAME TIME LIGHTS CAME ON WARNING ME OF AN ISSUE AND TO PULL OVER. I GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY (WITH MUCH FEAR). I WAS ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN BACK ON. AFTER I SAT FOR 5 MINUTES WITH IT IN IDLE, I TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE AND IT APPEARED TO GO BACK INTO A NORMAL STATE. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE MY TRIP, HOWEVER IT WAS SCARY TO LOSE POWER LIKE THAT. HYUNDAI JUST ANNOUNCE A RECALL - BUT APPEARS TO HAVE NO SOLUTION. THE CURRENT CONDITION IS THAT I AM AFRAID TO USE THE VEHICLE NOW BUT HAVE NO CHOICE. THE INCIDENT WAS MONTHS AGO, BUT I WANTED TO REPORT THIS NOW THAT A RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED. PLEASE GET HYUNDAI TO COME UP WITH A QUICK SOLUTION AS THIS IS DANGEROUS IF IT WAS TO HAPPEN AGAIN.
NHTSA ODI #11489338
Mileage unknown · Oct 11, 2022
Fuel/propulsion System
Hyundai Santa Cruz's have been having transmission problems that cause you to lose power while driving. This is a dangerous situation, the car will not accelerate and you are left in the middle of the road with no power to maneuver out of danger. I had to coast to the side of the road to get out of traffic. Hyundai announced a r…
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Hyundai Santa Cruz's have been having transmission problems that cause you to lose power while driving. This is a dangerous situation, the car will not accelerate and you are left in the middle of the road with no power to maneuver out of danger. I had to coast to the side of the road to get out of traffic. Hyundai announced a recall but Hyundai states that there is no fix at this time. Dealers are not able to perform any work as Hyundai doesn't have a plan to correct this dangerous situation.
NHTSA ODI #11488736
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 2022
Power Train
While stopped at a stoplight in a turn lane, the dashboard gave alerts regarding lane assist being disabled and was giving other errors I don't recall. The vehicle would only drive 2-3 MPH through the turn lane and I was able to pull into a bank parking lot. After putting the vehicle in park, I could hear the engine slowly rev…
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While stopped at a stoplight in a turn lane, the dashboard gave alerts regarding lane assist being disabled and was giving other errors I don't recall. The vehicle would only drive 2-3 MPH through the turn lane and I was able to pull into a bank parking lot. After putting the vehicle in park, I could hear the engine slowly revving up and down. Two alerts were also sent to my phone via the My Hyundai app. DTC P213577 and C161386 I put the vehicle in park and powered it off. When I powered it on, it would give the same errors and rev up and down. I pressed the accelerator and there was no response. I had the vehicle towed to the nearest Hyundai dealership and they replaced the throttle body.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Structure:critical Fasteners
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Consequence: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:pipes, Hoses, And Fittings
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.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
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.
Consequence: An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
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