Hyundai Santa Cruz NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Hyundai Santa Cruz at 5 ★ overall, 5 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Early Release | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Early Release | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 25 |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD Later Release | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 35 |
| 2024 | 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD Later Release | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 1 | 35 |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 77 |
| 2023 | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 2 | 77 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Safety FAQ
Is the Hyundai Santa Cruz a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Hyundai Santa Cruz an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The Hyundai Santa Cruz scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 16.4%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Hyundai Santa Cruz have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Hyundai Santa Cruz as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.