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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz Recalls

2 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

1 campaign carries a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 23V181000

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

1

Urgent advisories

Mar 17, 2023

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Hyundai Santa Cruz average of 2.6 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 23V181000

Trailer Hitches

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Mar 17, 2023

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Safety consequence

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 23V038000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Jan 31, 2023

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.

Safety consequence

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Santa Cruz model years

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2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

This verified dataset contains 2 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology