How common are engine problems in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz, which is 30% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2023 Santa Cruz engine issue?

No. NHTSA's related recall list for this Engine complaint category on the 2023 Santa Cruz is empty.

At what mileage do these engine problems show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz is 8,901.5 miles.

Did any 2023 Santa Cruz engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz.

How does the 2023 Santa Cruz compare to other model years for engine complaints?

The 2023 Santa Cruz has 24 Engine complaints (30% share) versus 61 complaints (33% share) for 2022, 9 complaints (26% share) for 2024, and 1 complaint (5% share) for 2025.

2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 30% of the 79 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 8,901.5 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 24; 30% of 79
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 8,902 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power where the engine stops accelerating past roughly 20-30 mph, especially right after stopping at a light or intersection.
Some describe the engine misfiring, running rough for about 10 seconds on cold starts, then returning to normal.
Several complaints mention rough downshifts and RPMs staying high at a stop, with the vehicle unable to pick up speed even with the accelerator floored.
One owner reported multiple engine misfires traced to faulty fuel injectors that the dealership could not replace due to a parts shortage.
Another owner reported a thermostat failure that dropped engine temperature, causing no cabin heat and a check engine light in cold weather.
A few complaints describe the vehicle shutting off on its own along with a burning plastic smell inside the cabin.

When 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2022, latest Jul 10, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2022 to Jul 2026; peak Jun 2023 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Santa Cruz model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

202261 (33%)
202324 (30%)
20249 (26%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?: NHTSA lists 24 Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz, which is 30% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Santa Cruz engine issue?: No. NHTSA's related recall list for this Engine complaint category on the 2023 Santa Cruz is empty.
At what mileage do these engine problems show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz is 8,901.5 miles.
Did any 2023 Santa Cruz engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported Engine complaints for the 2023 Santa Cruz.
How does the 2023 Santa Cruz compare to other model years for engine complaints?: The 2023 Santa Cruz has 24 Engine complaints (30% share) versus 61 complaints (33% share) for 2022, 9 complaints (26% share) for 2024, and 1 complaint (5% share) for 2025.