FaultScore

FaultScore report

2010 Hyundai Veracruz problems

Owners have filed 125 complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz with NHTSA between 2011 and 2026. The largest single group is the engine & cooling. Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 6 worst.

B

FaultScore 33/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Hyundai Veracruz.

How this is worked out

The numbers

125

Complaints

3

Crashes reported

7

Fires reported

0

Injuries reported

114,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

3%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 39 vs 50 Severity 41 vs 50 Early failure 4 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 39
Against the median year of the Hyundai Veracruz. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 41
8% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 4
3% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2010 compares with every other Hyundai Veracruz

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Engine & Cooling 55 44.0%

0 crashes, 5 fires · median 140,000 mi

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 90,000 mi

Other & Unspecified 9 7.2%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 61,200 mi

Body & Structure 9 7.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 68,500 mi

Brakes 6 4.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 45,198 mi

Lights 5 4.0%

Median failure at 59,500 miles

Fuel & Propulsion 3 2.4%
Acceleration & Cruise Control 3 2.4%

Median failure at 55,500 miles

Equipment & Accessories 2 1.6%

Median failure at 69,100 miles

Stability & Traction Control 2 1.6%

Median failure at 35,003 miles

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 2 1.6%
Airbags 2 1.6%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 87,149 mi

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 1.6%

Median failure at 91,058 miles

Seat Belts 1 0.8%
Steering 1 0.8%

Median failure at 160,000 miles

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

10,000 – 24,999 miles 2 2.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 5 6.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 19 24.1%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 10 12.7%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 27 34.2%
150,000+ miles 16 20.3%

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Aug 2011 peak 7 Jun 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

1 investigation is still open.

AQ23002 Opened 17 Nov 2023 Still open SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543,...

Recalls on the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

23V651000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

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

20V705000

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.

14V415000

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.

13V113000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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 tra

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.

11E041000

EQUIPMENT

CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.

Risk: WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2024552 824,695 units in Canada

Label

Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.

Recall 2024080 353,849 units in Canada

Brakes

Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R0246 (Transport Canada recall number 2023-527). For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid model is affected by this recall. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Recall 2023527 326,942 units in Canada

Brakes

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2024-080. Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the fuse for the ABS module. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Recall 2020549 9,426 units in Canada

Engine

Issue: On certain vehicles, engine oil can leak from the valve cover onto the alternator. If this happens, the charging system could stop working and cause a warning light to turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with this problem, the engine could shut off while driving, and you may not be able to restart it. Note: This recall replaces R0090 (Transport Canada recall 2014-297). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to have an oil protector installed. Note: If the battery charging indicator light is on, Hyundai recommends that you should arrange to have the vehicle inspected and repaired at a dealer immediately.

Recall 2020233 3,838 units in Canada

Electrical

Issue: Certain vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause overheating of the control module. Note: This recall only affects Hyundai Genuine Accessory trailer wiring harness kits that were manufactured by third parties and sold in Canada. These kits may have been ordered at the time of a vehicle purchase, or purchased separately from a dealer as an aftermarket accessory. Safety Risk: A short circuit could create a fire risk. This risk remains even when the vehicle is parked. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to inspect your vehicle to see if it has an affected trailer wiring harness installed. If it does, Hyundai will advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a redesigned trailer wiring harness. Hyundai recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.

Recall 2014297 9,426 units in Canada

Engine

This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-549. On certain vehicles, engine oil can leak onto the alternator, which could affect charging system function and potentially cause the engine to stall and not restart. This would result in a loss of motive power as well as affect power braking and power steering system function, which would unexpectedly increase steering and brake pedal effort, potentially increasing stopping distances and the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the front valve cover gasket and repair/replace the alternator, as necessary.

Recall 2013325 110,104 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

at 148,000 miles Auburn, AL Fire

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).The contact stated that while driving, the battery warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal smoke odor and also a burning rubber odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that oil was leaking into the engine and onto the alternator. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle until May 2022. The manufacturer was not contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

NHTSA complaint #11454152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 141,000 miles Millbrook, AL Fire

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, HE DETECTED A BURNING OIL ODOR. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, AND SAW OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CAPITAL HYUNDAI MONTGOMERY SERVICE CENTER (2820 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116) AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS A VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE, HOWEVER, THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR AND HE WILL BE CONTACTED ONCE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE DEALER ALSO EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER PICTURES OF THE OIL LEAK ON THE ALTERNATOR AND THE DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11403091 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Boulder, CO Fire

ENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE IN THE PROCESS OF TURNING THE VEHICLE AROUND FROM A HILL, THE FRONT PASSENGER NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. BOTH THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WITHIN MINUTES THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. HE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT DUE TO THE FIRE, THE DASHBOARD MELTED, RUBBER HOSES BURNED, WINDSHIELD FRACTURED AND THE FRONT SEATS MELTED. THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE WAS NEAR A CAMPUS DORMITORY AND WAS TOWED TO THE CAMPUS PARKING LOT WHERE IT REMAINED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE NATIONAL CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT CALLED THE CONTACT AND REQUESTED SEVERAL INFORMATION SUCH AS A COPY OF THE TITLE, COPY OF THE CURRENT REGISTRATION, INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION FORM, OWNERS DRIVERS LICENSE, LIST OF ITEMS LOST IN THE FIRE, INSURANCE ADJUSTERS NAME/PHONE NUMBER/CLAIM NUMBER, AND PHOTOS/VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER DIRECTLY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT

NHTSA complaint #11220689 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Cordova, TN Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THERE WAS NO COLLISION. COMPLETELY DESTROYED ENTIRE FRONT END. FIRE DEPARTMENT COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE. UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11175716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Cordova, TN Fire

ENGINE

VEHICLE'S ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURST INTO FLAMES WHILE I WAS DRIVING, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, THERE WAS NO COLLISION. COMPLETELY DESTROYED ENTIRE FRONT END. FIRE DEPARTMENT COULDN'T FIND THE CAUSE. UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11175716 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 151,000 miles Champaign, IL Fire

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY WAS HUSBAND WAS DROPPING ME OFF AT WORK DRIVING BACK HOME WHICH IS LESS THAN 5MINUTES FROM MY JOB ON A STREET THERE WAS A LOUD POP AND THE DRIVER ON THE SIDE WAS YELLING THE CAR WAS ON FIRE HE PULLED OVER TOOK MY SWEATER OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND PUT THE FIRE OUT.

NHTSA complaint #11139933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 114,000 miles Ocala, FL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive(D), the engine immediately shut off. The vehicle could not be restarted, and the battery failed. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously experienced the same failure and was serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The failure mileage was 114,000.

NHTSA complaint #11743441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 114,000 miles Ocala, FL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive(D), the engine immediately shut off. The vehicle could not be restarted, and the battery failed. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously experienced the same failure and was serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The failure mileage was 114,000.

NHTSA complaint #11743441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rio Rancho, NM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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 a call later that day from Martin on why my vehicle was there I explained the issue of loss of power and lights and door locks flickering and I believed it to be related to the recall. I received a text/email with the dealership making recommedations. I refuse them as they were not urgent and not why my vehicle was there. I received a text message 2/4/26 that my vehicle was ready to be picked up and they had ordered the recall parts and was a week out but I was able to pick up. I called mutiple times for 2 weeks to find out more and was never called back. on 2/14/26 I drove to the dealer ship to find out what was going on. I was told they still were waiting for part and when I asked what part they ordered and why I never got a call back I was only told they ordered a "valve kit" which Martin had to call the parts dept becuse my vehicle was not in there current service since they were waiting on parts. I asked what about the alternator and they said since I denied any repairs out side of the recall and the battery was an item I declined they did not test the alternator. I asked why they could not charge it as I expressed to them several times it was a new battery. they never answered me. but they told be they had to charge it to get it in to look at it. I said well doesn't that mean the alternator is bad and it needs to be replaced under the recall. after going back and fourth I ended up taking my vehicle and ended up agian on the side of the road with my daughter.

NHTSA complaint #11721789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rio Rancho, NM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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 a call later that day from Martin on why my vehicle was there I explained the issue of loss of power and lights and door locks flickering and I believed it to be related to the recall. I received a text/email with the dealership making recommedations. I refuse them as they were not urgent and not why my vehicle was there. I received a text message 2/4/26 that my vehicle was ready to be picked up and they had ordered the recall parts and was a week out but I was able to pick up. I called mutiple times for 2 weeks to find out more and was never called back. on 2/14/26 I drove to the dealer ship to find out what was going on. I was told they still were waiting for part and when I asked what part they ordered and why I never got a call back I was only told they ordered a "valve kit" which Martin had to call the parts dept becuse my vehicle was not in there current service since they were waiting on parts. I asked what about the alternator and they said since I denied any repairs out side of the recall and the battery was an item I declined they did not test the alternator. I asked why they could not charge it as I expressed to them several times it was a new battery. they never answered me. but they told be they had to charge it to get it in to look at it. I said well doesn't that mean the alternator is bad and it needs to be replaced under the recall. after going back and fourth I ended up taking my vehicle and ended up agian on the side of the road with my daughter.

NHTSA complaint #11721789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Rio Rancho, NM

SERVICE BRAKES

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 a call later that day from Martin on why my vehicle was there I explained the issue of loss of power and lights and door locks flickering and I believed it to be related to the recall. I received a text/email with the dealership making recommedations. I refuse them as they were not urgent and not why my vehicle was there. I received a text message 2/4/26 that my vehicle was ready to be picked up and they had ordered the recall parts and was a week out but I was able to pick up. I called mutiple times for 2 weeks to find out more and was never called back. on 2/14/26 I drove to the dealer ship to find out what was going on. I was told they still were waiting for part and when I asked what part they ordered and why I never got a call back I was only told they ordered a "valve kit" which Martin had to call the parts dept becuse my vehicle was not in there current service since they were waiting on parts. I asked what about the alternator and they said since I denied any repairs out side of the recall and the battery was an item I declined they did not test the alternator. I asked why they could not charge it as I expressed to them several times it was a new battery. they never answered me. but they told be they had to charge it to get it in to look at it. I said well doesn't that mean the alternator is bad and it needs to be replaced under the recall. after going back and fourth I ended up taking my vehicle and ended up agian on the side of the road with my daughter.

NHTSA complaint #11721789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Fair Oaks, CA

ENGINE

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 alternator are failing when I just got them replaced within this past year!

NHTSA complaint #11695796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Stacy, NC

VISIBILITY/WIPER

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

NHTSA complaint #11695017 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 117,674 miles Summerfield, FL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was a hard knocking sound coming from the engine. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery power was low. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for TSB Number: 21-01-047H-2. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The alternator was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 117,674.

NHTSA complaint #11663033 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Biloxi, MS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was burning oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was an oil leak from the T-Joint and that the repair was covered under Manufacturer Recall Number: 197 - Oil Leak on Alternator (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was repaired; however, the leak recently reoccurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer who diagnosed the failure and informed the contact that there was oil leaking onto the alternator. The contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under the manufacturer’s recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11618958 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Morrisville, PA

ENGINE

Driving at approximately 35 mph Check Engine Light came on P0331 Knock Sensor - light was cleared drove 14 miles CEL was back on. Called Hyundai about the code & knock sensor in reference to all the Hyundai models being recalled for the same problem and a warranty extension being granted. Hyundai advised me to take it to a local dealer for diagnosis and pay the fee of course. I did just that. The dealer clear the codes and sent me home. CEL was on again. Car was back at dealer confirmed knock sensor replacement needed. I inquired about extension of warranty on my car. I was told it's not on the list. Called Hyundai back advised of the confirmation of diagnosis just to be informed that my car isn't covered under the extension warranty. We established that already. I asked to be escalated & was given a supervisor who suggested while the problem is being investigated I could ask the dealer to request Goodwill from Hyundai. Denied. Called Hyundai to follow up on my claim, I was advised claim closed my car isn't covered under the extension warranty for the same problem as other models and out of original warranty. Which I already knew. I was trying to find out if my car should be added to the list covered. I was told once the claim is closed it is closed. Hyundai needs to protect the owners of all Hyundai vehicles not just the popular ones. Since they closed my claim that fast. I would love an explanation as to why I was advised to take it to the dealer pay the fee and 25x the price for repair vs an independent shop. This is the 3rd time I've been without my car while it sits at the dealer waiting on parts. I'm left with a large bill, an unsafe engine and no vehicle. Hyundai needs to be held accountable. We shouldn't fear for our safety while driving. Bought in 2011 & it currently has 106,350 miles. Still within the 15 year, 150,000 mile warranty extended to other Hyundai owners whether original or not. I'm the original owner. My vehicle needs to be safe to drive.

NHTSA complaint #11587348 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Biloxi, MS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, she observed that the vehicle was leaking brake fluid. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11586559 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 106,000 miles Morrisville, PA

ENGINE

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with knock sensor failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred shortly afterwards. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

NHTSA complaint #11584068 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Martinez, CA

SERVICE BRAKES

I received a notice of a recall (23V-651) in September of last year, and Hyundai has not yet fixed the issue. This is the second possibly life-threatening recall on this car since I have owned it, and each time it has taken over six months for a remedy. In addition to risking my life and those of my passengers on a daily basis, because I have been instructed to park outside I have to park the car on the street and risk having it damaged or stolen. Is there any time limit to how long a car manufacturer can neglect fixing a problem like this? 7 months and counting seems excessive.

NHTSA complaint #11577890 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bakersfield, CA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

On the dashboard and stereo there are no lights when I turn on the cars automatic lights. It seems to be an electrical short. I brought it up to Hyundai because of the recall and they were very unhelpful. I called 15 different Hyundai dealerships in the Los Angeles area asking for a loaner vehicle which none of them were able to provide for me. After I stated I already have an electrical short, they insisted that my car was not effected by the recall. And they would even write a letter to my insurance company stating that my car was not effected by the recall. They told me to continue driving my car like normal. I feel extremely unsafe and not taken care of by the Hyundai team. They continued to push off my concerns. The dealership has confirmed that the recall does effect my VIN number. However, they said there is no way to find out if the electrical short is from the recall or not. So they want to bill me $225 for a diagnosis. They have no inspected it because they will not do so without charging me the $225 which I refuse to pay for because of their recall. The electrical short problem has been an issue since I purchased the car. I asked the dealer I bought it from and he did not know what it was from. Months later I receive this letter in the mail stating there is an important safety recall on my car and Hyundai won’t do anything about it.

NHTSA complaint #11576736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Bakersfield, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

On the dashboard and stereo there are no lights when I turn on the cars automatic lights. It seems to be an electrical short. I brought it up to Hyundai because of the recall and they were very unhelpful. I called 15 different Hyundai dealerships in the Los Angeles area asking for a loaner vehicle which none of them were able to provide for me. After I stated I already have an electrical short, they insisted that my car was not effected by the recall. And they would even write a letter to my insurance company stating that my car was not effected by the recall. They told me to continue driving my car like normal. I feel extremely unsafe and not taken care of by the Hyundai team. They continued to push off my concerns. The dealership has confirmed that the recall does effect my VIN number. However, they said there is no way to find out if the electrical short is from the recall or not. So they want to bill me $225 for a diagnosis. They have no inspected it because they will not do so without charging me the $225 which I refuse to pay for because of their recall. The electrical short problem has been an issue since I purchased the car. I asked the dealer I bought it from and he did not know what it was from. Months later I receive this letter in the mail stating there is an important safety recall on my car and Hyundai won’t do anything about it.

NHTSA complaint #11576736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles Fayetteville, GA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that his wife was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan (800 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA 30263:(770) 253-1407), where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced a third time. The vehicle was repaired for a third time. 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11539407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles Fayetteville, GA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that his wife was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan (800 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA 30263:(770) 253-1407), where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced a third time. The vehicle was repaired for a third time. 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11539407 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Apex, NC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I have had the same thing happen to me3 TIMES with this Hyundai. It is a 2010 Veracruz. Twice before. it was repaired under the warranty, and then the recall. This time, it left me ON THE ROAD>> DEAD>> WITH NO POWER and NO WARNING. This was EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, and I could have been killed if it had failed while I was turning. I was, thankfully, in a turning lane. I had it towed AGAIN to Hyundai, where they "repaired it" after having my car for 8 days. We traded it BACK to them, because it is too dangerous for me to drive anymore. As I mentioned , it was supposed to have been fixed TWICE before.

NHTSA complaint #11531872 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 140,000 miles Millbrook, AL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an engine oil leak. The contact stated that the engine oil leaked onto the alternator and caused the alternator to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that recall repairs were completed one-time free of charge. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

NHTSA complaint #11514606 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denton, TX

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Our ESC light comes on occasionally, many times when making a left turn. Then the throttle quits and the car slows down. We had it in the shop 6 times with no repair.

NHTSA complaint #11485097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denton, TX

ENGINE

Our ESC light comes on occasionally, many times when making a left turn. Then the throttle quits and the car slows down. We had it in the shop 6 times with no repair.

NHTSA complaint #11485097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Denton, TX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Our ESC light comes on occasionally, many times when making a left turn. Then the throttle quits and the car slows down. We had it in the shop 6 times with no repair.

NHTSA complaint #11485097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Erie, PA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure and the vehicle was no longer drivable. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA complaint #11477814 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Auburn, AL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2010 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY RECALL NOT BEING COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.

NHTSA complaint #11471819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Wichita, KS

SEAT BELTS

The driver's door handle does not work. The buckle assembly for the driver's seat belt has a stuck button and no longer works properly.

NHTSA complaint #11471477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.