2026 Hyundai

Santa Cruz AWD NX4 OB 2.5 AWD 8AT

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L

Hyundai Santa Cruz: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026Hyundai calls it HTRAC.
Transmission: Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 29 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $2,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 367 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Cab: Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/ExtendedNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 5 See on NHTSA

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise controlPart of Highway Driving Assist.
Standard
Automatic emergency brakingPart of Hyundai SmartSense.
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

LANE DEPARTURE29%
POWER TRAIN29%
STEERING14%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14%
VISIBILITY/WIPER14%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 7 total.

Hyundai Santa Cruz: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain: 10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr
Maintenance: 3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery: 10 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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