Hyundai Veracruz problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 306 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Hyundai Veracruz (2007–2012). The 2008 Veracruz has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints
306
Recalls
5
Model years
6
Worst year
2008

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Veracruz model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Veracruz years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz — 82 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Engine
  2. 2010 Hyundai Veracruz — 59 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Engine
  3. 2007 Hyundai Veracruz — 47 complaints, 5 fires; top problem: Engine
  4. 2011 Hyundai Veracruz — 61 complaints; top problem: Engine
  5. 2012 Hyundai Veracruz — 46 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2009 (11 complaints).

Every Hyundai Veracruz model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2012 Veracruz460203Engine
2011 Veracruz610004Engine
2010 Veracruz590204Engine
2009 Veracruz110003Engine
2008 Veracruz822124Engine
2007 Veracruz470503Engine

Most common Hyundai Veracruz problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    228 complaints
  • Electrical System
    77 complaints
  • Brakes
    23 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Airbags
    7 complaints
  • Steering
    6 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Hyundai Veracruz received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Veracruz recalls

  • Recall 23V651000Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V705000Nov 13, 202060,097 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 14V415000Jul 8, 201461,122 vehiclesModel years 2007–2012

    Risk: If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V113000Apr 1, 20131,712,336 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011

    Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V472000Sep 9, 2011205,233 vehiclesModel years 2007–2008

    Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology