2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: raw data

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vehicle2024 / hyundai / santa-fe
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-01)
complaints146 on file (2024-04-08 → 2026-09-17)
recalls7
investigations0
fars0 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Digital instrument cluster and display blackoutELECTRICAL SYSTEM9 complaints2024-04 → 2026-05santa-fe-2024-instrument-cluster-blackout
  • 11730403 The digital screens that contain the gauge cluster and infotainment array intermittently flicker, black out, or go to static. Sometimes it's one side or the other and sometimes it is both
  • 11613088 The digital gage cluster went black on my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy (AWD) while I was driving on September 5, 2024. There were no prior warnings or indicators to alert me that anything was going to fail/not operate properly
  • 11585540 16 warning lights came on. Blinkers are t working, side cameras not working and many other features. Then the check engine light came on
OEM tire sidewall bulge and blowoutTIRES9 complaints2025-07 → 2026-06santa-fe-2024-tire-sidewall-bulge
  • 11745177 pirelli tire has less than 13k miles on it. car was parked outside. came back and the tire was deflated in minutes. found the leak to be on the inside outer wall
  • 11677050 The failure occurred in the sidewalls of the two factory‑supplied all‑season tires on the passenger‑side (front and rear) of my 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Both tires exhibit pronounced bulges on the outer sidewall of the front passenger tire
  • 11719072 One of the original OEM tires (Pirelli Scorpion MS KS NCS XL - 245/45R21) had the acoustic dampening foam on the inside of the tire fall apart
Second-row power seat-fold button crush hazardSEATS5 complaints2026-03 → 2026-03santa-fe-2024-power-seat-fold-crush
  • 11725023 A child was exiting the vehicle from the second row driver-side seat, and the seat fold-up button (on the shoulder of the seat) was accidentally tapped
  • 11728156 My daughter was sitting down on the middle row and the button to fold the chair down was accidentally pressed. When she screamed bc she was getting smushed I jumped out of the vehicle and pushed the button to stop the chair from folding
  • 11725035 Rear bucket seat crushes occupant of seat belt is not buckled. Rear facing car seat is crushed posing huge risk to baby
Windshield cracking and chippingVISIBILITY/WIPER5 complaints2024-10 → 2026-03santa-fe-2024-windshield-cracking
  • 11679666 I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a sudden and unexplained crack that appeared on the windshield of my vehicle, which was parked in my driveway overnight
  • 11665617 The glass on the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe seems to be incredibly unsafe. 2 weeks after purchasing the vehicle, while driving on [XXX], something kicked up into the windshield and cracked it
  • 11619393 I have owned my vehicle since July 29th 2024 and have now replaced two windshields on my car. It has less than 6000 miles on it
Transmission failure and loss of motive powerPOWER TRAIN38 complaints2024-06 → 2026-07santa-fe-2024-transmission-failure
  • 11740922 The vehicle is currently experiencing dual-clutch transmission (8DCT) juddering, shuddering, and extreme hesitation when trying to accelerate from a complete stop at traffic lights and intersections
  • 11719267 On November 18, 2025, at 24,370 miles, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic powertrain failure, triggering a dashboard warning: "Transmission system error! Check transmission oil immediately."
  • 11739792 The vehicle has experienced repeated transmission-related failures beginning at approximately 5,000 miles. The dashboard warning “Transmission System Error – Check Transmission Oil Immediately” first appeared while driving and was accompanied by sudden loss of power
Driver Attention Warning system false alertsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, LANE DEPARTURE17 complaints2024-10 → 2026-07santa-fe-2024-daw-false-alerts
  • 11741652 Hyundai - DAW - Driver Attention Warning / Forward Attention Warning System This issue warrants immediate consideration for a recall. Despite wearing glasses, sunglasses, or no glasses, the problem persists
  • 11664854 The Adaptive Cruise control cannot be used while wearing certain sunglasses. The car has a Driver Awareness Warning that is supposed to warn the driver if eyes are not on the road. It does not work with certain glasses
  • 11619875 This vehicle has a Driver Attention Alert System which track driver's eye and head movement to determine driver attention levels. This system can be disabled outside of using Cruise Control through the setup menu
Brake pedal failure to stop vehicleSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5 complaints2025-08 → 2026-03santa-fe-2024-brake-failure-to-stop
  • 11700417 The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended
  • 11684980 The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while pulling into an automatic car wash and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal travelled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond
  • 11703900 Bought in Sept 2026 with 30,000 miles. Would not stop when breaking at low speed but would jerk and accelerate, causing me to drive through red lights and stop signs

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
1462024-04-082026-09-17111POWER TRAIN:42; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:30; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:28; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:15; SERVICE BRAKES:13

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
24V24600002/04/2024BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a trailer parking assist message. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."An obstructed rearview camera image reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash or injury.Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 258.
24V52900012/07/2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe vehicles. A software error in the transmission control unit may result in a vehicle roll away when the vehicle is in PARK.A vehicle roll away increases the risk of a crash or injury.Owners are advised to use the emergency parking brake after parking their vehicles. Hyundai will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update for the transmission control unit. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the dual clutch transmission, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 26, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 263.
24V56100026/07/2024AIR BAGSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe HEV vehicles. The main floor wiring harness may chafe against the passenger-side second-row bench seat assembly and become damaged, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally or prevent the air bags from deploying in a crash.An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the wiring harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 265.
24V84300007/11/2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONSHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The overhead console rear sunshade switch knob may not be fully recessed, which can result in unintentional closing of the sunshade. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window, Partition and Roof Panel Systems."A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.Dealers will replace the switch knobs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 2, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 270.
25V65900002/10/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLYHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe vehicles. The B+ positive terminal cover on the starter motor assembly may be improperly installed, which can cause an electrical short during a crash.An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.Dealers will inspect and reinstall the starter motor terminal cover, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 285. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 4, 2025.
25V80800021/11/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTIONHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
26V21800006/04/2026SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6, 2023-2026 Genesis G90, 2024-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, and Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The driver and passenger seat belt anchors may detach.A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.Dealers will inspect and reinforce or replace the seat belt anchors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning May 29, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and Genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 298 and 032G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 8, 2026.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20240legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2024/hyundai/santa-fe
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe},
  year = {2026},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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