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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: common problems and reliability
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184 owner complaints, most about power train. 7 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Santa Fe?The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 184 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag transmission issues (2023+ models): unspecified problems prompting concerns; a "bad batch" of transmissions noted for 2024 models. includes sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds (e.g., 45 mph / 72 km/h).
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Santa Fe?
Across the 26 Santa Fe model years we track, complaint volume runs from 106 (2006) to 1,316 (2017). With 184 complaints, the 2024 Santa Fe sits below the model's median of 287.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Santa Fe
back over prevention:software
Campaign 24V246000Hyundai 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."
power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
Campaign 24V529000Hyundai 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.
air bags
Campaign 24V561000Hyundai 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.
electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
Campaign 24V843000Hyundai 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."
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electrical system:starter assembly
Campaign 25V659000Hyundai 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.
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V808000Hyundai 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."
seat belts:front:anchorage
Campaign 26V218000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and engine type, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile.
- RecurrentTransmission Issues (2023+ models)
Unspecified problems prompting concerns; a "bad batch" of transmissions noted for 2024 models. Includes sudden loss of power and inability to accelerate past low speeds (e.g., 45 mph / 72 km/h).
- RecurrentUnexplained Vehicle Jerking/Surging (2023+ models)
Severe, unexpected jerking or lurching forward while stopped or driving, including incidents mistaken for being rear-ended. Perceived as a major safety concern.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Santa Fe. See the full Santa Fe owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Santa Fe listings typically run $18,687–$28,522.
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