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Hyundai Veracruz

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

655

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

72

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

25

Crashes

14

Fires

17

Top reported issues — Hyundai Veracruz

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Reporting mechanism

208

Fluid issue

190

Operating state

169

Engine behavior

114

Condition issue

107

Driver assistance issue

85

Electrical issue

68

Performance issue

63

Lighting behavior

52

Safety restraint issue

49

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

47

Starting behavior

40

Access/entry issue

34

Steering behavior

28

Noise

24

Thermal issue

23

Braking behavior

20

Powering on/off behavior

17

Smell

15

Vibration/harshness

13

Recent change

12

Safety restraint behavior

9

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Infotainment behavior

4

HVAC behavior

2

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed May 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The vehicle The contact stated that while driving, The approximate failure mileage was 202,427. The oil light illuminated, looked and there was no oil. The vehicle knocked. the vehicle stalled.

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Apr 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, and over time, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle, with a significant amount of oil leaking from the vehicle, resulting in engine damage. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was first taken to an independent mechanic, where the oil leak was discovered; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to a dealer, where the oil leak and engine damage were…

2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Apr 6, 2026


Bought car, it was a recall on the vehicle got it fixed then the ESC code came on, stops the car while driving & smoking from rear driver wheel, took to Hyundai was told I needed to get wheel speed sensor, CV axle & valve cover gasket replaced, got it done then it was the starter, radiator , got it fixed , then it started slowing down while driving putting the car in limp mode now I need a new engine .

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Mar 20, 2026


The contact's mother owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a stoplight. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted online and declined to…

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Mar 3, 2026


on 1/31/26 I replaced battery that was only a little over a year old. on 2/1/26 while driving myself and 2 of my kids to there grandparents we lost power and lights on dash started flickering. I was able to pull over the side barely. I was told by family after explaing what happend that it could be related to the recall. I called Larry H Miller Hyundai Albuquerque and they verified the recall and we set up appointment for 2/5/26. I was able to tow vehicle to the dealership on 2/3/26. I received…

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Nov 10, 2025


Radiator needs fluid and the liquid would go to the engine. The head gasket is blown. Repaired multiple times still giving the same issue. Oil is leaking.

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Oct 27, 2025


They should not have closed/completed the prior recall that was open regarding the valve cover gasket leak - oil leaks onto the alternator when can cause the alternator to fail. I went to the dealership last year to get it fixed and even per the dealership, they told me this valve cover leak is going to still be a problem even if fixed. It will leak again - and they are right. It is currently leaking again and possibly causing the alternator to fail.....again. Just this weekend my battery and…

2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Oct 23, 2025


The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine…

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Oct 22, 2025


MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING AN ISSUE WITH THE WINSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THE MOTOR HAS FAILED AND THE WIPERS DO NOT WORK THERW IS A RECALL I SEEN FOR 2000-2012 HYUNDAI VEHICLES UNFORTUNATELY MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT INCLUDED I SPOKE WITH HYUNDAI AND THEY TOLD MY VIN IS NOT A RECALL DEFECT THAT IT IS A JUST REGULAR PROBLEM THAT NEEDS REPAIRED. i AM VERY HARD PRESSED TO BELIEVE THAT MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS THIS RECALL JUST NOT MY VIN

2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ

Filed Aug 7, 2025


This is related to a repeat failure of recalls 121/197 of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. Oil leaks down from the top valve gasket onto the alternator causing a random and erratic electrical disturbance and failure that can happen at any time causing serious risk of safety. With the alternator being damaged in this form also put other potential electrical systems at risk of damage. This is either the 3rd or 4th time of repeat failure. Previous time has damaged the battery. Luckily this time it went…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.