2010 Hyundai Veracruz recalls and problems

The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has 4 safety recalls and 91 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Urgent: recall 23V-651 carries a "park outside" warning. Contact a dealer before driving.
Recalls
4
Complaints
91
Crashes / fires
1 / 5
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Hyundai Veracruz vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Hyundai Veracruz recalls

Recall 23V-651: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Park outsideReported Sep 22, 2023 · 1,649,478 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

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.

Recall 20V-705: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Nov 13, 2020 · 60,097 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor America

Problem: 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.

Recall 14V-415: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 8, 2014 · 61,122 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Recall 13V-113: Exterior Lighting

Reported Apr 1, 2013 · 1,712,336 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor Company

Problem: 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.

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.

2010 Hyundai Veracruz problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling29
Engine28
Electrical System24
Structure9
Unknown or Other9
Exterior Lighting4
Service Brakes4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Power Train2
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 7
  • Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 4
  • Structure › Body › Door — 2
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 127,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2010 Hyundai Veracruz complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · reported Sep 19, 2026
Valve covers leaking oil onto to the alternator. Engine may shut off while driving and cause serious accident. The problem has been confirmed, inspected, and diagnosed by Hyundai Dealership. The instrument panel , radio, and climate control lights flashing and flickering when lights are turned on. September 07, 2026 is when it first appeared. Recall was done by dealership but did not remedy permanent repair. Called Hyundai customer care and both dealership and customer care stating no longer under warranty due to mileage and time. Therefore stating that customer responsible for any cost to…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 205,670 miles · reported Sep 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that upon further inspection, there was an engine oil leak that was leaking onto the alternator. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 205,670.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 114,000 miles · reported Jun 11, 2026
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.
Engine · reported Oct 27, 2025
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!
Visibility/Wiper · reported Oct 22, 2025
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz: 23V-651 (service brakes, hydraulic), 20V-705 (engine and engine cooling), 14V-415 (engine and engine cooling), 13V-113 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (29 reports), followed by engine (28). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 127,000 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.