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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission problems

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 36 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

36

Transmission complaints

19%

Share of year

2

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Related recalls

24V529000TransmissionJuly 11, 2024 · 12,349 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.

Consequence

A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned on and shifted into park, the vehicle unexpectedly rolled away with no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle then collided with a tree. The contact also stated that the air bags…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 5, 2026 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have?

NHTSA has 36 complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 24V529000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.