2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (29) · Engine And Engine Cooling (27) · Service Brakes (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
105 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:seals/Gaskets 2020-11-13 · campaign 20V705000 · 60,097 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-07-08 · campaign 14V415000 · 61,122 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal 2011-09-09 · campaign 11V472000 · 205,233 vehicles
Defect: 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 DRIV
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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (54)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Visibility/Wiper 2024-02-14 · 24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. if the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-28 · Engine“the charging system and alternator failed due to a known safety recall involving an oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket. the oil leaked onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in the engine stalling. the vehicle is currently at the hyundai dealership and is available for inspection upon re…”
2026-07-04 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle is able to be shifted out of park when no keys are in the ignition. my grandson was in the front seat while the vehicle was being cleaned and he shifted the car into reverse and almost rolled into the street. no keys were anywhere inside the vehicle. …”
2025-07-25 · Engine“the vehicle was supposed to be fixed(recall 197) regarding the oil in the alternator issue. after it was fixed my wife was driving on [xxx] at rush hour in atlanta ga. it slowly was losing power and she called me about it. i told her to get over to the right and take the next exit. it did stop on the exit ramp in the dark but no electric what so e…”
2025-07-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 144,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster gauges were intermittently inoperable, and the doors were locking and unlocking independently. the contact stated that upon raising the hood and inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the front cy…”
2024-09-06 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid“see attached document for complaint. …”
2024-06-17 · Engine · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. the contact had received an unstated recall notification in 2021 for a failure with the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the diagnostic result was undisclosed. the contact stated that he was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was repaired. the contact stated that the failure persist…”
2024-02-28 · Unknown Or Other“my car broke down in the middle of the highway. i could not move my car. it was stuck in neutral, but still would not move. i had already switched out the battery, but the battery and engine light was still on. i come to find out it is my alternator. and i feel it is leaking into the alternator, making a crash hazard …”
2023-11-19 · Electrical System“2007 hyundai veracruz awd limited died while young female driving in dark, winter, remote location. towed to nearby reputable repair center. front valve cover gasket & rebuilt (no new available for this old of veracrus) alternator installed and owner notified of up and coming recall not yet formalized: nhtsa # 20v705000 recall #197. paperwork sub…”
2023-11-12 · Engine“12/2016 purchased vehicle 04/2017 vehicle in for maintenance mechanic notice oil leaking from head gaskets replaced then was informed that there was a recall submitted paperwork to hyundai reimbursement for recall. received partial payment. 01/17/2023 vehicle stalled towed to my mechanic same problem head gasket leaking which shorted out alternato…”
2023-10-12 · Engine · 200,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual burning smell and noticed the smoke coming from underneath the front engine hood. the contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle safely off the road. the contact stated when she opened the engine hood the en…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.