2022–2027 · 6 model years · 13 recalls
We don't rate the Hyundai Santa Cruz yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2022 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (283). Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2022–2027.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2026 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| 2025 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 30 | 3 | 25 |
| 2024 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 54 | 1 | 23 |
| 2023 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 112 | 2 | 23 |
| 2022 Santa Cruz | Not rated yet | 283 | 4 | 23 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, driver-assist & stability, engine & cooling.
The 2022, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.