The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is documented here with 1 trim and full specifications. It belongs to the Main generation (2022–present). Pricing for the 2026 model year is estimated at $27,900–$39,400 USD.
About the Main generation
Produced 2022–present. See all generations →
Recalls & safety notices (2)
Source: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Applicable to US-market 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles.
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26V047000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 2026-01-27
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
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25V809000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN 2025-11-21
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Consequence: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
The estimated price of the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is $27,900–$39,400 USD — an estimate based on its segment and specifications.
Are there recalls on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns from the U.S. NHTSA are listed for the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz below, including the affected component and the official remedy.