2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls
Reported Jun 5, 2024 · 795 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 261.
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 11 | |
| Engine | 6 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Lane Departure | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Lane Departure › Assist — 3
- Back Over Prevention › Warnings — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 2
- Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 2
- Tires › Sidewall — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Navigational System(Global Positioning System) — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · reported Oct 29, 2026
I recently noticed a malfunction with the front passenger seatbelt buckle in my 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz at approximately 48,000 miles. After unbuckling, the red release button would remain stuck in the depressed position. This prevented the seatbelt tongue from being inserted and latched again. Tapping the buckle several times allowed the button to return to its normal position, after which the seatbelt could be fastened. I brought the vehicle to a Hyundai dealership on October 29, 2026. The dealership told me the issue involved a spring and could be corrected by cleaning the buckle. They…
Service Brakes · reported Jul 19, 2026
Iâm concerned about the power brakes Iâve received these faults a few times. DTC DTC System DTC Sub System C184987 CHASSIS LKAS Also there are reports online that other owners have experienced this issue with their Santa Cruzâs Some reporting dealers lack of concern. Diagnostics History My vehicle Last Reported Original Date Mileage Status DTC DTC System DTC Sub System 02/23/26 02/20/26 572 C184987 CHASSIS LKAS This refers to the vacuum pump that controls the power brakes. When applied the brake pedal becomes firm. When this code is triggered, your vehicle will likely illuminate warning…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 15,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2026
Contact owns 2024 Honda Santa Cruz. The contact stated while driving 45 mph on the highway vehicle wasn't responding while accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated there was no warning lights on vehicle before incident happen and that contact had to turn off and on the vehicle to make it function. correctly. The contact was able to contact dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated this has been a recurring event on vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Service Brakes · reported May 25, 2026
On [XXX], while I was travelling South on [XXX] in Washington, while towing. My Emergency Brake/Forward Collision Avoidance system activated. Very briefly but enough to give me a shock. There was no reason for this to be activated, traffic was moving along, no one was closely in front of me, fortunately no one was right behind me. I discovered upon returning home that there was just issued a recall for this reason on 2025-2026 Santa Cruz vehicles. Mine is a 2024. I called the dealership, no coverage for the update for my truck yet. There was another recall that I was not notified about for an…
Lane Departure · reported May 4, 2026
My issue is that the lane keeping system was much too sensitive. I would be riding at highway speeds and the car would pull suddenly to the right or left. This was an intermittent problem but when I took it in wanting an adjustment to the system to make it less sensitive, I was told that they were unable to address the system-not allowed to make any adjustments, which I found to be strange. I asked to speak to the service manager and waited to speak with him. The service advisor came back to me, gave me my keys and said it was now fixed. I asked what they did and was told that they disabled it…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz: 24V-412 (steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Owners report power train problems most often (11 reports), followed by engine (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 miles.
Are Hyundai recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.