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2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Santa Cruz.

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz is fitted with an Automatic (AM-S8) transmission and EPA-rated at 19 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. Within the 20222026 complaint window, this model year accumulated 34 total owner complaints—far below the 177 logged for 2022 and above the 4 recorded for 2026—alongside one recall. Power Train stands as the top complaint category, which means researchers should treat the 2024 Santa Cruz as a comparatively moderate-vintage year in the model’s reliability history, with drivetrain-related feedback forming the bulk of documented owner concern.

Model year20262025202420232022

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/27/22 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263312J000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000 alt 263502S001
Fuel filter31112L1000
Spark plug1887509085
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 98350G8000
Serpentine belt252122S150
Cabin air filterKLC79AC001

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length195.7 in
Overall width75.2 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase118.5 in
Curb weight4101 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 27 / 22 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Santa Cruz of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–6.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2022 Limited HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025XRT 2.5T HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.50 sec14.90 sec281 hpAWD
2025XRT 2.5T HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec281 hpAWD
2022Limited HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec281 hpAWD
2022Limited HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec281 hpAWD
2022SEL Premium HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.50 sec281 hpAWD
2022Limited HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.20 sec14.70 sec281 hpAWD
2022Limited HTRAC (4'4.1" Bed) 2.5L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.90 sec281 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1130-138 ft. lbs., step 2: 180-190130–138 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 20,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Rack & Pinion Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz shows a clear downward trend in federal complaints, dropping from 177 in 2022 to just 34 in 2024, suggesting early production issues have been largely addressed. Recalls also decreased from four in 2022 to one in 2024, though the 2025 data hints at a slight uptick in recalls (three) and a minor rise in complaints (17). The 2024 model’s top complaint areas—primarily power train and unspecified issues—are less severe than the broader systemic concerns seen in 2022, with no fire-related complaints reported. Crash-related complaints remain low at three, reinforcing stability in safety performance. This year falls in a favorable spot within the generation’s arc, with complaints and recalls at their lowest while technical service bulletins (TSBs) remain manageable. **For a used buyer, the 2024 Santa Cruz appears to be a strong choice, offering improved reliability and fewer unresolved issues than earlier model years.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
26
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
34
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 34 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6
Unknown Or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Lane Departure1
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Back Over Prevention,Forward Collision Avoidance1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V412000Steering:Electric Power Assist SystemReported 05/06/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The circuit board in the motor-driven power steering assembly may short circuit, resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Remedy: Dealers will replace the motor-driven power steering electric power pack, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 26 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-AT-005H TSB2026-06-04Power TrainThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software…
26-GI-002H TSB2026-05-27Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
26-01-028H2026-03-16Power TrainCertain Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (8DCT)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Santa Cruz have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Santa Cruz get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.