Hyundai Santa Cruz
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a mixed reliability picture.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 281 hp | 311 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2022 | pickup | 4 | 2.5 | Regular | Automatic (AM-S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: XRT | XRT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $37,350, MSRP range: $37,350 - $40,570, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SEL Premium and Limited trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Series: SEL Premium | — | USD | $37,350 | $37,350 - $40,570 | 0.9 | MSRP for SEL Premium and Limited trims. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | SEL Premium |
| 2022 | — | Series: SEL Premium | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SEL Premium |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ PU/CC N/A FWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a mixed reliability picture.
2025
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz offers average reliability, but potential buyers should prioritize inspecting the forward collision avoidance system.
2024
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2023
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant powertrain and engine concerns.
2022
The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant powertrain and engine concerns reported by owners.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Carfocal currently has 5 published Santa Cruz reports, covering 2022 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Santa Cruz. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 hyundai santa cruz presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2026 hyundai santa cruz offers a practical, stylish package, but its value proposition is directly tied to the resolution of its primary safety recall. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2022 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 5
- Years tracked
- 5
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints