Hyundai Santa Cruz years to avoid
The Hyundai Santa Cruz years to avoid are 2022, 2023 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
457
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2022–2026
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Santa Cruz years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | High complaint rate | 269 | |
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 106 |
Every Santa Cruz year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2025 | 25 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 51 | 1 | |
| 2023avoid | 106 | 2 | |
| 2022avoid | 269 | 4 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Santa Cruz years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Santa Cruz years to avoid are 2022, 2023. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Santa Cruz years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have?
Across all model years, the Santa Cruz has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 457 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.