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Hyundai Veracruz recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 661 owner complaints for the Hyundai Veracruz, covering model years 2007 to 2012. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (230), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 6 recall campaigns on file
  • 661 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 6 model years with data (2007–2012)
  • most complaints: 2008 (230 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (186 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V651000 (reported Sep 22, 2023)
  • 14 complaints reporting a crash (2.1%)
  • 17 complaints reporting a fire (2.6%)
  • 16 complaints reporting an injury (2.4%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Hyundai Veracruz complaints by model year

6 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 230 of 661, or 34.8%. Next come 2007 (145) and 2011 (106). The fewest are for 2009, with 24 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Veracruz owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2007–2012Column chart of 661 complaints across 6 model years. The highest is 2008 with 230. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2007: 145 complaints14520072008: 230 complaints23020082009: 24 complaints2420092010: 91 complaints9120102011: 106 complaints10620112012: 65 complaints652012
Hyundai Veracruz complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Veracruz complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
20071453620
200823072100
2009240010
2010911500
20111063030
2012650400
All model years6611417160

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Veracruz components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 186 complaints (28.1% of all 661), followed by Engine (179) and Engine and Engine Cooling (154).

Components named most often in Hyundai Veracruz complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai Veracruz complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System18628.1%
Engine17927.1%
Engine and Engine Cooling15423.3%
Service Brakes7110.7%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)517.7%
Unknown or Other456.8%
Power Train426.4%
Air Bags385.7%
Exterior Lighting375.6%
Steering263.9%
Vehicle Speed Control253.8%
Structure223.3%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic192.9%
Fuel/Propulsion System162.4%
Latches/Locks/Linkages71.1%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Veracruz recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Veracruz, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2007 to 2012. The 2008 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 6 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Hyundai Veracruz recall campaigns covering each model year
2007: 4 campaigns2008: 5 campaigns2009: 3 campaigns2010: 4 campaigns2011: 4 campaigns2012: 3 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V651000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2010–2012

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Consequence:
    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 20V705000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Seals/Gaskets

    Model years 2007–2012

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 14V415000

    Reported

    Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine

    Model years 2007–2012

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 13V113000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2008–2011

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  5. NHTSA campaign 11V472000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model years 2007–2008

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through March 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006 through March 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in November 2011. Owners may contact Hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  6. NHTSA campaign 09V122000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2007–2008

    Hyundai is recalling 532,633 MY 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, MY 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, MY 2005-2007 tucson and MY 2007-2008 Veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Consequence:
    Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Veracruz questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Veracruz have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Veracruz, covering model years 2007 to 2012. The most recent, 23V651000, was reported on September 22, 2023 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2008 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Hyundai Veracruz model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 230 of the 661 complaints in NHTSA’s file (34.8%). The next are 2007 (145) and 2011 (106). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Veracruz complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 186 complaints, or 28.1% of all 661. Engine (179) and Engine and Engine Cooling (154) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Veracruz?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Veracruz complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 661 complaints, 14 report a crash, 17 a fire, 16 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.