2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 179
- 178 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 35 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 7
- see below
- Reported harm
- 14 reported crashes · 6 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,827
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Hyundai median
-89
median 268 across 168 Hyundai records
Vs 2022-2026
-13
median 192 complaints in 265 records
Top component share
20%
Power Train: 35 complaints
What owners report fails — 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- POWER TRAIN 35
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21
- SERVICE BRAKES 10
- ENGINE 9
7 recalls on record for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
- NHTSA 25V808000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 26V218000 · 2026 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- NHTSA 25V659000 · 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- NHTSA 24V561000 · 2024 · AIR BAGS An air bag that deploys unintentionally can increase the risk of an injury. An air bag that does not deploy as intended
- NHTSA 24V843000 · 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/ A sunshade that closes unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?
NHTSA has 179 consumer complaints on record for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe and 7 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (35 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (35), unknown or other (23), electrical system (21), service brakes (10). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.