Hyundai Santa Cruz years to avoid and best years
There are not enough Hyundai Santa Cruz years yet to compare newer ones with older ones. 2022 has the most complaints per year, at 51 (184 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 12 (from 35 complaints), 2023 at 24 (from 79 complaints), and 2022 at 51 (from 184 complaints). The Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 49 of 184 complaints name Powertrain.
Data as of .
2024
2023
2022
2025–26
Hyundai Santa Cruz reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Hyundai Santa Cruz. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 22.3 |
| 2025 → Too early | 10 | 19 | 3 | Forward collision avoidance | 23 |
| 2024 → Fewest | 12 | 35 | 1 | Powertrain | 22.7 |
| 2023 → Fewest | 24 | 79 | 2 | Powertrain | 22.7 |
| 2022 → Most | 51 | 184 | 4 | Powertrain | 22.7 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Pickup
- Oil
- 0W-20 full synthetic · 4.5 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 245/60R18 (SE/SEL/SEL Premium), 245/50R20 (Limited)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-197 covers certain 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles, and also certain 2022 Santa Fe vehicles: the oil supply pipe to the turbocharger may crack, which could result in an oil leak in the engine compartment. Dealers replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe. Recall 23V-038 covers certain 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles, and also certain 2022 Tucson vehicles: the roof moldings may detach; dealers inspect and replace or secure them as necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2024 at 12 (from 35 complaints), 2023 at 24 (from 79 complaints), and 2022 at 51 (from 184 complaints).
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz year has the most owner complaints?
2022 has the most complaints per year, at 51 (184 complaints). On the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 49 of 184 complaints name Powertrain.
How do Hyundai Santa Cruz owner complaints compare by year?
There are not enough Hyundai Santa Cruz years yet to compare newer ones with older ones.
Which Hyundai Santa Cruz years are too early to compare?
The Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What oil does a Hyundai Santa Cruz take?
0W-20 full synthetic; capacity is about 4.5 quarts with filter.
What does recall 22V-197 cover on the Santa Cruz?
Certain 2022 Santa Cruz vehicles (and certain 2022 Santa Fe): the oil supply tube for the turbocharger may leak. See the NHTSA campaign for the remedy.
What tire sizes does the Santa Cruz use?
245/60R18 on SE/SEL/SEL Premium; 245/50R20 on Limited.