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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Partial
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 8 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 7, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
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VIN: 5NTJBDAE2PH042491
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NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
49 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11018406
This email communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature.
Document 11018575
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizons communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connection via the AVN pinhole reset method.
Document 11018870
This letter communication is to educate owners around the use of the Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA) feature.
Document 11018876
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update Improvements section in this TSB for a list of specific changes. The software can be downloaded via Navigation Updater (NAU) and updated by USB. The NAU website is https://update.hyundai.com/US/EN/navigationUpdate. For certain models equipped with a relevant Bluelink package, the software may be downloaded and applied via OTA update.
Document 11019881
Certain 2022-2023MY Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit a warning lamp illumination for a diagnostic trouble code P218100 that is related to the Integrated Thermal Management Module (ITM). Follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the ITM with a revised part and update the Engine/Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
Document 11020693
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 7, 2026. Records match 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 7, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
191 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Curb weight
4,164 lb
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVT
Dealer-listed features 14
Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Remote Start
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Power Seats
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Series
SEL
Vehicle type
TRUCK
Cab type
Extra/Super/Quad/Double/King/Extended
Seats
5
Seat rows
2
Engine
2.5L · 4-cylinder
Engine manufacturer
HMC
Engine model
GDI THETA III
Valve train
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Manufactured in
ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 7, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA configuration range
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
19–21 MPG
Highway
25–27 MPG
Combined
22–23 MPG
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,900–$3,050
EPA ratings vary by configuration: Santa Cruz AWD · Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo — 19/27/22 MPG; Santa Cruz AWD · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L — 21/25/23 MPG.
Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 7, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Automatic emergency braking (AEB) Yes
Forward collision warning (FCW) Yes
Blind-spot warning (BSW) Yes
Lane-keeping assist (LKA) Yes
Lane-departure warning (LDW) Yes
Rear cross-traffic alert Yes
Pedestrian & cyclist detection Yes
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Yes
Electronic stability control (ESC) Yes
Brake assist Yes
Traction control Yes
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 29 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Blind-spot interventionStandard
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Daytime running lightsStandard
Automatic high-beam switchingStandard
Rear visibility systemStandard
Automatic reverse systemStandard
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Height adjustable front seat head restraintsDealer listed
Manual front seat head restraint controlDealer listed
Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise controlDealer listed
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)Dealer listed
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot systemDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 7, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 103
Cruise Control
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Backup Camera
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Remote Start
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Navigation System
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Manual climate control
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cloth front seat upholstery
Cloth rear seat upholstery
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 4-way directional controls
Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Split-bench rear seat
Fold-up rear seat cushion
60-40 folding rear seats
Seating capacity: 5
Deep tinted windows
Passenger seat manual reclining and fore/aft control
Cloth front seatback upholstery
Carpet rear seatback upholstery
Air conditioning: Yes
Height adjustable front seat head restraints
Manual front seat head restraint control
Exterior 24
Trailer sway control
Pickup bed rail system
18 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
P245/60HR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
Pickup bed-rail protectors
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Crank-down spare tire
4 doors
Standard composite style pickup box
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
