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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
17%of 36 total for the year
Median mileage
220miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 17% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 220 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“while driving my car lost power and slowed on its own from 65 mph down to 45 mph. i had to power/acceleration and all the dashboard codes lit up and the infotainment system had an error messsage. i was force to pull over on the freeway and restart the car to get power to it. this is the 2nd time this happened within 2500 miles of the new vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11555969, filed 2023-11

“My truck lost power climbing a pass. My speed dropped from 60 mph to 20 mph while on a state highway outside Yellowstone NP where traffic can be heavy. My error codes have indicated that it is a problem in the fuel injection system. I have had electrical harness on that system replaced 4 times in 6 weeks, 2 of the times took place at the dealership during repair. My truck is still not operable.”

NHTSA complaint #11613896, filed 2024-09

“Upon starting the vehicle is doesn't act normal and when placed In drive it feels like brakes are applied and it doesn't want to hardly move even when pressing the throttle all the way down. This has also happens a couple times when at a stop and have to pull over and turn the vehicle off and restart. My so. Drives this vehicle and I feel this is a huge safety concern if he is able to get the vehicle moving and can get to a safe spot to shutdown and restart.”

NHTSA complaint #11698674, filed 2025-11

“The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated while at a complete stop at a traffic light, the check engine warning light, the immobilization system warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact shifted into park(P) and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The contact stated exited the vehicle and locked and unlocked the doors several times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11565859, filed 2024-01, 220 miles

“Our 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE had a loss of engine power while attempting to accelerate into traffic after stopping at an intersection four times since purchase in November 2023. The engine did not go above idle for approximately 15 seconds while the gas pedal was pressed half way down. The vehicle barely moved into the road and then gained power after what seemed to be the same as limp mode. No codes were set, no warning lights, no unusual noises or vibrations. Vehicle runs great at all other times. …”

NHTSA complaint #11584624, filed 2024-04

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202529%
2024617%
20232025%
20225127%

Other parts of the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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