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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 25 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2025 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 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 356 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
3 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 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.
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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
28 complaints filed by owners for this model year (3 involving a crash, 1 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 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD?
EPA figures for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD reach 25 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD. 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 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD?
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD, most often about: Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz FWD (2025 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.