2024 Hyundai Santa Fe: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 104 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Fuel Economy
β EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested β showing 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
17.4% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
17.4% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe has 104 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Hyundai
- Model
- Santa Fe
- Model year
- 2024
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 104
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 24
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 20 / 29
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 4/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Uncategorized Issues, Electrical Faults. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain performance during test drive.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission/drivetrain performance during test drive.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and electrical repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe are concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain and electrical systems, with a notable number of uncategorized issues. Crash-related complaints are relatively low, but the overall confidence in this data is low due to limited sample size.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints account for the largest share of reported issues.
- Electrical faults are the third most reported component category.
- Forward collision avoidance (AEB) and brake system complaints each total 11, indicating potential safety-related concerns.
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues are the most frequently reported problem.
- Electrical Faults are a recurring theme in complaints.
- Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB and Brake System complaints each appear 11 times.
All 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | 1 | β | β | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 23 | 2 | β | β | |
| Electrical Faults | 17 | 1 | β | β | |
| Brake System | 11 | 2 | β | β | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 11 | 1 | β | β | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | β | β | β | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | β | β | β | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 2 | β | β | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | β | β | β | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | β | β | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | 1 | β | β | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | β | β | β | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Visibility | 1 | β | β | β | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | β | β |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. Type a keyword (e.g. βtransmissionβ, βstallingβ, βbrakesβ) to filter.
The glass in the sun roof imploded. It it available for inspection. The glass would have been propelled into the vehicle if the sun roof was open. The problem has been reported to the dealer and acknowledged. There was no warning prior to the implosion.
When the car is off and in park and you go to turn on the car on by pressing the brake and power button button, the electrical system doesn't register and wont turn the ignition on and the brake gets stuck and you cant start the car. The same thing happens when the cars auto igniβ¦
The digital screens that contain the gauge cluster and infotainment array intermittently flicker, black out, or go to static. Sometimes it's one side or the other and sometimes it is both. When the gauge cluster screen is affected, the heads-up display on the windshield also turβ¦
The vehicle experienced a significant failure of the Body Control Module (BCM). This resulted in multiple electrical malfunctions, including don't detected the Key, Despite the low mileage (12,000 miles), the electronic systems have proven unreliable, and the vehicle is currentlβ¦
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle's liftgate would independently open while idle without warning. The contact stated that while washing her vehicle on an inclined driveway, the liftgate opened without warning. In an effort to avoid beinβ¦
My daughter was sitting down on the middle row and the button to fold the chair down was accidentally pressed. When she screamed bc she was getting smushed I jumped out of the vehicle and pushed the button to stop the chair from folding. Thankfully she was able to lay down sidewaβ¦
Vehicle will not brake assist in the front even though all of the settings are selected it to work and assist in the event of needing to brake suddenly.
When the power button on the seat is pressed to move the seat forward or fold it down, the second row captains chairs fail to stop from folding if someone or something is in the seat.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the camera had become inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V808000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer was recently contacted and informed thaβ¦
I purchased my new vehicle in June or July of 2024. I had to replace my windshield on September 26, 2024, then again on December 13, 2025 due to a crack. I recently have received another chip in my windshield on or about March 18, 2026. I am unsure whether all of these were duβ¦
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe purchased new in May 2024. On three occasions since December 2025, while driving, the dashboard went completely black as if the vehicle shut off. The Hyundai startup logo then reappeared while the vehicle was still moving, and the vehicle lost acceleration. β¦
A child was exiting the vehicle from the second row driver-side seat, and the seat fold-up button (on the shoulder of the seat) was accidentally tapped. The seat began to tilt forward to collapse, squeezing a toddler in a rear facing child seat between the seat and the back of thβ¦
Rear bucket seat crushes occupant of seat belt is not buckled. Rear facing car seat is crushed posing huge risk to baby
This is related to the recent issue with a '26 Palisade Calligraphy and the stop sale due to the 2nd row seat killing a [XXX] . I just went out and tried this on my β24 Santa Fe Calligraphy with the 2nd row captains chairs and the electric button on the top of the seat. First ofβ¦
When making a right turn from a complete stop, the vehicle intermittently exhibits noticeable hesitation and reduced acceleration compared to normal straight-line launches. This has occurred approximately 5β6 times. The delay in power delivery creates an unsafe condition when meβ¦
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Unsure, but likely transmission. I no longer own the vehicle, it is at Tom Ahl Hyundai in Lima, Ohio. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When the vehicle was β¦
I put my vehicle in park but it kept going anyway and hit a car in front of me.
Both driver and front passenger seat belts are nearly impossible to snap it and it is just as hard to get them to release. Sometimes you think it is snapped together and it comes out going down the road. I have taken it to the dealer and they said the parts are on back order anβ¦
Auto dimming headlights. The headlights have stopped auto dimming. I feel like this is a safety issue because if you have them on you have to push the switch forward and then pull backward to change them back to dim. It is not something that happens occasionally it is every tiβ¦
One of the original OEM tires (Pirelli Scorpion MS KS NCS XL - 245/45R21) had the acoustic dampening foam on the inside of the tire fall apart. Dealership indicated that there was 'no impact damage or modifications found with the tire during inspection; meaning this was likely a β¦
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe reliable?βΎ
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 104 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (26 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (23 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (17 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 104 total complaints. 3 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe have any recalls?βΎ
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. A major recall area is BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE. 7 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe?βΎ
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Santa Fe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.