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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls, newest first

May 18, 2026NHTSA 26V316000423,062 vehicles potentially affected

Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking

Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Consequence
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 20, 2025NHTSA 25V809000258 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Side/window › Curtain

Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Consequence
Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 20, 2024NHTSA 24V87700042,465 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring

Summary
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Consequence
A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Forward collision avoidance › Warnings6
  2. Forward collision avoidance › Adaptive cruise control4
  3. Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking3
  4. Exterior lighting2
  5. Service brakes2

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Questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: forward collision avoidance, air bags, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.