2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

3 safety recalls, 22 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

3Recalls
22Complaints
2Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall list

Forward Collision Avoidance recall

26V-316
May 19, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Safety risk
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

Air Bags recall

25V-809
November 21, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Safety risk
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

Electrical System recall

24V-877
November 20, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Safety risk
A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz owner complaints

22 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Forward Collision Avoidance10
Electrical System4
Exterior Lighting4
Unknown or Other3
Engine2
Service Brakes2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Lane Departure1

Recent complaints

October 29, 2026Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

One or two times a week, while driving at night, my headlights and head unit display both power off briefly, typically about 1/2 a second. Then they resume as if nothing had happened. No warning lights or errors, no boot up screen... just back to normal instantly. The only thing that changes is my seat belt indicator illuminates for a few seconds, then goes back off. After some online digging, it seems plenty of other people have this issue, but no one has found an official cause or solution.

October 18, 2026Unknown or Other

The latest software update, Oct 2026, no longer combines my FM favorites stations with my Sirius stations and now requires me to take my eyes off the road so that I can change from listing to FM to listening to Sirius. Prior I only needed to scroll all my stations using the toggle on the steering wheel allowing me to keep my eyes on the road. This requirement decreases road safety and should be reversed.

October 13, 2026Engine

Radiator is leaking coolant at the bottom. Upon close inspections it is noted the front grill design of the vehicle leaves the radiator super exposed to the elements and road hazards causing excessive damage to the radiator during normal everyday use. During a call to the dealer it was discovered the radiator is not covered by the manufacturer warranty due to the damage being caused by road hazards even though the vehicle design is what left the component vulnerable. Hyundai intentionally sold me a vehicle designed in a way that left a critical component exposed to damage that can caused several engine overheating. Post made on forums and social media indicate this is an issue that affects m

September 15, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

Making a left turn against oncoming traffic into a convenience store parking lot. There was a car in the driveway waiting to exit the convenience store parking lot. As I crossed the oncoming traffic lane the crash avoidance light on the dash came on and the brakes locked up nearly causing me to be broadsided by the oncoming traffic. An obvious malfunction of the crash avoidance system. I contacted the dealer and reported the issue. They advised my software was up to date and it was probably a ghost reading by the camera and software. No further action taken by the dealer.

August 29, 2026Fuel/Propulsion System

Loss of power while trying to accelerate. RPM's were going up, but the vehicle was very sluggish. Nearly got rear ended as I had turned right on a red from a stop to merge onto a 55mph road. I could not get up to speed and had to pull to the side of the road and engage my hazard lights. I turned the vehicle off and let it sit for a few minutes, then turned it back on and the issue went away. No lights/warnings or sounds were associated with the problem. First time driving the car today. Weather is mid 70's and overcast.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 16.4%.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall FAQ

Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most recent, filed May 19, 2026, concerns the forward collision avoidance.

What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is forward collision avoidance (10 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz safe?

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.