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2010 Hyundai Veracruz Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the engine (60% of complaints, typically around 137,500 miles). It is 4th of 6 Veracruz model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2010 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Engine
55 complaints · 60%Half of these problems showed up before 137,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that twice the vehicle failed to start-up without warning, after several attempts. The contact took the vehicle twice to an independent mechanic where she had the alternator replaced on both occasions. The contact then received notification of NHTSA campaign…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of oil detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The…
Electrical
24 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Our Hyundai Veracruz got all of sudden stopped while on the road. It did not move and all the traffic got backed up luckily there was no heavy vehicle except for too many cars. Few nice people really helped US to some how move the car and at least get out of busy road so that traffic can get through. Then the car got…
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…
Body and structure
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
Hyundai vera cruz door handles have been breaking for three years. This prevents the driver and passenger from exiting the vehicle or escaping should there be an accident. Brought this to the dealer's attention. Rick case Hyundai advised they do not stock those parts and we had to return to repair the door handle.…
Since about may or june of 2013, 3 out of 4 interior door handles have broken on my 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. This is not just coincidence. The 2 front interior door handles and the passenger side rear interior door handle have broken. I am finally reporting this because the rear passenger door cannot open from the…
Other or unspecified
9 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
Drivers left front inside door handle began to fail due to what appears to be a breakdown of its elements.yesterday it complety broke off and I have to use the outside door handle to get out of car.
One or two years ago the plastic driver door inside door handle broke off. This week the plastic passenger front inside door handle broke. Not good. If there was a wreck and you needed to get out of the car and the door handle breaks you could be in a world of trouble! I don't think door handles should break!! I have…
Brakes
6 complaints · 7%Lights
4 complaints · 4%I started up the vehicle and had no interior lights. For about 2 months, the lights would not come on upon starting up if the lights were left in the auto mode or initially turning the lights on. Then the lights started flickering during driving and now the lights go out while driving the entire dash.
Speed control
3 complaints · 3%My car lost acceleration and ESC light turned on while driving at about 40 mile/hr. The car was pulled over and restarted. The ESC light turned off and the acceleration went back to normal. The car was driven to a Hyundai dealer located in corona, ca. No error codes were found, the problem could not be duplicated and…
Drivers left front inside door handle began to fail due to what appears to be a breakdown of its elements.yesterday it complety broke off and I have to use the outside door handle to get out of car.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 3%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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.
Lights: switch
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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
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
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
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, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (55 complaints, typically around 137,500 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); body and structure (9 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Hyundai Veracruz?
- It is 4th of 6 Veracruz model years by number of complaints, with 91 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.