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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

10.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,695

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2026238 · manufacturer campaign R0311

19 May 2026

Transport Canada lists: Santa Cruz 2025 · Tucson 2025–2026

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes suddenly. Note: For the Tucson model, this recall affects gas, hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.

Why it matters

A vehicle that brakes suddenly when there's no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the front camera software.

81,646 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2025646 · manufacturer campaign R0294 (51DA47)

20 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: Santa Cruz 2025 · Tucson 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.

Why it matters

A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinstall the side curtain airbags properly.

25 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024708 · manufacturer campaign R0273

20 November 2024

Transport Canada lists: Santa Cruz 2025

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the center console extension may not have been routed properly. As a result, the wiring could contact the release for the shift lever lock. If this happens, the transmission could be shifted out of the Park (P) position without pressing the brake pedal.

Why it matters

A vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reroute the center console extension wiring.

591 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 16% of 256 2025 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
251 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz get?
NRCan rates the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz at 10.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 251 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,695 in fuel, producing roughly 4,016 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.