Hyundai Veracruz problems and complaints, 2010 to 2012

261 NHTSA owner complaints and 5 recalls across 3 model years, 2010 to 2012. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.

261complaints
5recalls
4reported crashes
9reported fires
5reported injuries

Which Hyundai Veracruz years should you avoid?

We cover 3 model years of the Hyundai Veracruz, too few to say which stand out.

NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.

Every model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Injuries	Our read	Most reported
2012	65	3	0	0	Few red flags	Engine
2011	106	5	3	5	Few red flags	Engine
2010	90	5	1	0	Few red flags	Engine

Most reported problem areas

Share of the 196 complaints sorted by system, all years together.

Engine & powertrain96 (49%)
Electrical & infotainment56 (29%)
Structure & body18 (9%)
Steering, suspension & tires9 (5%)
Brakes8 (4%)

Recalls (5)

Brakes · 23V651000 · Sep 2023 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Engine · 20V705000 · Nov 2020 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 14V415000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012
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.
Exterior lighting · 13V113000 · Apr 2013 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Safety · 11E041000 · Oct 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.