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2007 Hyundai Veracruz Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the engine (46% of complaints, typically around 138,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Veracruz model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Engine
66 complaints · 46%Half of these problems showed up before 138,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. While operating the vehicle, the odor of burning oil was present and the check battery sensor indicator illuminated. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that oil leaked onto the alternator due to a faulty gasket. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the driver noticed that the headlights dimmed and various instrument panel warning indicators illuminated. Also, the steering assist operated improperly. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator…
Electrical
30 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The valve cover gasket is leaking oil on to the alternator. The alternator is covered in oil, possibly causing it to short out which could lead to a loss of power while driving. This is a dangerous condition.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz total vehicle failure. Vehicle stalled out while pulling into intersection on way to church. Thank god we stalled before getting all the way into the intersection because cars were coming from both ways. I put the vehicle in n and we luckily rolled back out of the way. Problem was due to leaky…
Transmission
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 65,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline.
Abs, AWD and ESC lights coming on and staying on at 90,000 miles. The issue is a faulty rear wheel speed sensor. Dealer wants $1,200 to replace the sensor! They claim the sensor cannot be replaced without replacing the rear axle. This is a terrible safety issue to have over an inexpensive sensor. It is ridiculous that…
The valve cover gasket is leaking oil on to the alternator. The alternator is covered in oil, possibly causing it to short out which could lead to a loss of power while driving. This is a dangerous condition.
Brakes
16 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 93,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai veracuz. The contact stated that when applying the brakes, the ABS would engage and cause an increase in stopping distance. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing however, there were no defects detected with the braking system. The vehicle was not repaired.…
The vehicle got harder and harder to put in and out of gear until it would not come out of park until you slammed on the brakes a few times and turned the engine on and off. Then when you got to your destination you couldn't get the car back in park without the same routine. Brake light switch was out. But the dash…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 129,000 miles.
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…
2 times had the alternator replace due to a oil gasket leak which was on a recall. After the repairs were done a few months later vehicle was loosing power light coming on while driving.,went back and forth to the dealer for the issue, they advised battery, had new battery put in vehicle, the power still continue…
Air bags
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles.
Received a letter from Hyundai regarding the campaign 103 under which the clock spring contact assembly behind the steering wheel was to be replaced. The car was running fine no issues what so ever. Note: no warning lights were on 6/25/2013. Called dealer, set up an appointment, dropped car for recall work on…
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the air bag warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel intermittently. The dealer advised that the clock springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and told the contact that there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id…
Lights
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights.
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the electronic stability control light was illuminated and the vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. Additionally, the brake lights would not illuminate. The contact stated the defect was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
Vehicle continues to have the same problem to this day. During a turn (left or right) at night when the turn signal is activated the headlights go out. Only jiggling the turn signal stalk will restore the headlights. Problem also occurs during signaling for lane changes at highway speeds. Problem has been reported to…
Stability control
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 94,000 miles.
My ESC off light keeps coming on the dashboard causing the car to not shift out of park. There was a recall of the stop lamp switch which was performed in 2009. I read in a newspaper article that there is an update to this recall which will be performed starting in june 2013. Dealer refused to perform the recall work…
Abs, AWD and ESC lights coming on and staying on at 90,000 miles. The issue is a faulty rear wheel speed sensor. Dealer wants $1,200 to replace the sensor! They claim the sensor cannot be replaced without replacing the rear axle. This is a terrible safety issue to have over an inexpensive sensor. It is ridiculous that…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
Engine: seals/gaskets
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Stop lamp switch failure
Summary
By letter dated april 15, 2009, hyundai notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (NHTSA recall number 09v122) to replace the stop lamp switches on many of its model year 2005-2008 vehicles.see recall 09v122 for a complete list. The agency opened its investigation based on five complaints of stop lamp failure across several 2007 hyundai models. The agency also received early warning (ewr) reports on this issue.most of those failures were traced to the improper operation of the stop lamp switch that controls stop lamp illumination.a malfunctioning stop lamp switch can cause the vehicle's brake lights not to light during braking, or alternatively, it can cause the brake lights t
Questions about the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (66 complaints, typically around 138,000 miles); electrical (30 complaints, typically around 93,000 miles); transmission (16 complaints, typically around 65,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 13, 2020 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Hyundai Veracruz?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Veracruz model year since 2000, with 145 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.