2008 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 20V705000Nov 13, 202060,097 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.

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

  Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

• Recall 14V415000Jul 8, 201461,122 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

  Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.

  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.

  Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.

What owners say

1. Filed May 14, 2026202,427 miGAEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11737821 · source
2. Filed Apr 28, 2026200,000 miTXEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11734317 · source
3. Filed Mar 20, 2026175,044 miVATowedEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11725900 · source
4. Filed Nov 10, 2025FLEngineOther / Unknown

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11698518 · source
5. Filed Oct 23, 2025120,000 miNJEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11695184 · source
6. Filed Aug 6, 2025NYElectrical SystemEngine

   This is referring to NHTSA recall 20V705000 a/k/a Hyundai TSB: 21-01047H-2 whereas my 2008 Hyundai Veracruz was brought into a Hyundai dealership regarding the above mentioned safety recall. Dealer refused to remedy the recall without first purchasing an otherwise irrelevant part to the remedy. The TSB clearly states all parts and labor necessary to honoring the safety recall would be granted to the consumer. This refusal to honor a recall poses a safety hazard as this…

   NHTSA complaint #11678878 · source
7. Filed Mar 22, 2025GAElectrical SystemEngine

   Bought my Veracruz in 2018. After not even a year I started experiencing problems with the charging system. Car would die overnight. Replaced a battery with the new one 3 weeks later same thing happened. Changed many sensors checked the fuses looked for parasitic draw... battery cables. Removed the alternator had it checked at advance auto it was surprisingly good. It was covered with oil leaking out of valve cover.. replaced the valve cover seal but the problem still…

   NHTSA complaint #11649873 · source
8. Filed Feb 27, 202482,000 miPATowedEngineSteering

   The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH and slowing to exit a highway while turning to the right on the exit ramp the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the power steering failed, and extra force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact did not notice any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stopped and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the steering regained normal functionality. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11574324 · source
9. Filed Nov 9, 202375,000 miFLEngine

   The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the valve cover gasket was leaking and had been replaced several times, in addition to the manifold; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where he was informed that the valve cover gasket was leaking. The vehicle was…

   NHTSA complaint #11554385 · source
10. Filed Jul 3, 2023150,000 miNMElectrical SystemEngine

    The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently and lost motive power and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his residence. The contact became aware that the alternator had shattered and was filled with oil. The contact called and notified the local dealer about the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11530196 · source
11. Filed Mar 20, 2023NYEngine

    The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was jumpstarted, and she was able to drive to her residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred later that day and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The vehicle was pushed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the…

    NHTSA complaint #11512786 · source
12. Filed Oct 24, 2022ALEngine

    2008 hyundai. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for vehicle repairs performed that were related to nhtsa safety recall 14v-415. The consumer received a response to the reimbursement request stating, "we are unable to approve your reimbursement request. The repairs are not covered or associated with campaign 197."

    NHTSA complaint #11490543 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology