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16 complaints
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 ENGINE
critical
The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud popping noise was suddenly heard coming from the engine compartment with no warning l
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
medium
While driving at night I happened to notice that the headlights failed to illuminate the road sufficiently. Specifically, the truck was going downhill. As it approached the bottom and soon to go uphil
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
low
I was driving on a highway at 55mph at night today 3/1/2026 and all of a sudden the headlights, instrumentation lights, and computer display went out, very scary, the all turned back on about 1.5 seco
NHTSAUSMar 2026Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
I can not disable the Driver Attention Warning (DAW) function on this vehicle. The "Take a Break" warning comes up at random times for no apparent reason. I understand the functionality but it often g
NHTSAUSNov 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE
medium
The contact owned a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while fueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge became inoperable. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed a full tank while dri
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
low
Adaptive Cruze control will not allow use when wearing sun glasses. It will default out of cruze control causing driver distraction, eye strain from sunlight by having to drive while using Cruze contr
NHTSAUSOct 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
low
Consider taking a break warning triggers continually; sometimes as frequently as every other minute causing distraction during driving. It has occurred since purchasing vehicle. Dealership says can no
NHTSAUSSept 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
low
Make: Hyundai • Model: Santa Cruz • Year: 2025 • Trim: Limited • Mileage: 2600 miles • Date of Purchase: July 2025 Description of the Problem: I am reporting a safety issue with the For
NHTSAUSAug 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
medium
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that after a month of owning the vehicle, while attempting to start the vehicle, the Forward Collision Avoidance warning light and other
NHTSAUSJul 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
high
This is an ongoing safety issue with a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited. The forward collision-avoidance system activates frequently and without cause during normal driving. The system will engage when
NHTSAUSApr 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
low
Since day one of purchasing the vehicle brand new, the Automatic Emergency Braking engages for basically no reason. The system is way too sensitive and will engage the brakes out of nowhere. This is v
NHTSAUSMar 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
After driving vehicle for 20-30 minutes. I receive on the dashboard an error message that the Driver Assistance System is not working properly. This has happen even if the sensor is clear of any type
NHTSAUSJan 2025Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 SERVICE BRAKES
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-Brake pedal feels unsmooth in temperatures below 75-80 (mainly below 70) degrees as well as extremely noisy squeaking / creaking sounds accompanied. Inspection is always available. -I currently don'
NHTSAUSDec 2024Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
Vehicle is constantly slamming on the brakes when leaving a parking garage. Users have to turn the feature off every single time we enter our vehicle instead of it being saved to our profile. 2023 mod
NHTSAUSDec 2024Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
medium
While driving at highway speeds with Smart Cruise Control set during the day I put on sunglasses and the driver attention system turned off the system 6 seconds later. I repeated this event set severa
NHTSAUSNov 2024Source →
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
low
The Hyundai Santa Cruz has a Driver Forward Attention Warning system. The steering column has a camera that monitors the driver's eyes and face to make sure the driver is watching the road while the
NHTSAUSSept 2024Source →