Hyundai ยท 2023
2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 25 | 23 | 390 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 19 | 27 | 22 | 402 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short,
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
112 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD?
EPA figures for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD?
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD, most often about: Power Train, Engine, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz AWD (2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.