Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 79 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #23V181000 Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V038000 Roof Moldings May Detach NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 6 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
Of the 79 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 79 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a moderate recall and complaint record, with 79 owner complaints and 2 recalls. Most issues relate to the powertrain, engine, and electrical system. Given these are significant areas, the reliability is rated as average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Unknown | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $1,500–$5,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Electrical glitches
- Unexpected stalling
- Sudden power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.