2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: common problems and reliability

The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 161 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and electrical system. Owners most often flag *catastrophic engine failure (theta ii and related gdi engines, ~2013-2019) — sudden engine seizure, knocking, bearing failure, leading to complete replacement. often preceded by excessive oil consumption. warranty coverage is a frequent point of conflict. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

161
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

power train
43
electrical system
30
forward collision avoidance
18
engine
16
service brakes
14

Recalls affecting the 2024 Santa Fe

back over prevention:software

Campaign 24V246000

Hyundai 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 o…

power train:automatic transmission:control module:software

Campaign 24V529000

Hyundai 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 24V561000

Hyundai 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 ca…

electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons

Campaign 24V843000

Hyundai 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 …

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by model year and engine type, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile. Long-term owner reports for models equipped with the Lambda V6 engines (primarily 2007-2012) are overwhelmingly positive, praising their smooth pow

  • *Catastrophic Engine Failure (Theta II and related GDI engines, ~2013-2019) — Sudden engine seizure, knocking, bearing failure, leading to complete replacement. Often preceded by excessive oil consumption. Warranty coverage is a frequent point of conflict. Frequency: very frequent.
  • *Excessive Oil Consumption (GDI engines, ~2013-2019) — Burning 1 quart or more of oil every 1,000-1,500 miles. Leads to engine damage if not constantly monitored and topped up. Frequency: very frequent.
  • *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). Frequency: recurrent.
  • *Unexplained 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. Frequency: recurrent.
  • *Poor Dealership Service Experience — Long wait times for appointments (weeks to months), failure to diagnose or replicate problems, disrespectful treatment, and adversarial stance on warranty claims for known engine issues. Frequency: very frequent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Santa Fe.

Typical used price

Used Santa Fe listings typically run $23,697–$33,997 across 2016 to 2026 model years.

Other Santa Fe model years

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