Santa Cruz
Hyundai Santa Cruz: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Hyundai Santa Cruz2021–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | NX4a OB |
| Production | June 2021 – present |
| Model years | 2022–present |
| Body styles | 4-door pickup |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive (HTRAC) |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 |
| Engines | Gasoline 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 GDi I4 (US only) 2.5 L Smartstream G2.5 T-GDi I4 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed A8F27 automatic 8-speed D8LF1 dual-clutch automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,005 mm |
| Length | 4,970 mm |
| Width | 1,905 mm |
| Height | 1,695 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,680–1,870 kg |
| Class | Compact pickup truck |
| Assembly | United States: Montgomery, Alabama (HMMA) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2022–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2022–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automated manual | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8–11.8 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.1–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2022–2027 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 7.8–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2022–2025 | 2.5 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automated manual · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2022–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Automated manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, All-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 20 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2022–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and drivetrain | 126 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Engine and cooling | 79 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 34 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Driver assistance | 33 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Speed control and cruise | 29 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lights | 17 | 2022, 2023, 2025 |
| Brakes | 12 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Airbags | 7 | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Visibility and wipers | 7 | 2022, 2023 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2022–2025: 319 complaints, 11 with a crash and 5 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.