Hyundai Veracruz recalls and safety
6 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2012 · 661 owner complaints
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The Hyundai Veracruz has 6 recalls covering 4.22 million vehicles as reported; model year 2008 is covered by the most (5). Owners filed 15 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2008: 5
Units affected
4.22M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
15
+36.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
8 rated versions, model years 2007 to 2012
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SUV · AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2012 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.9% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2011 | SUV · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 16.9% risk |
| 2010 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2008 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
| 2007 | 4 DR · FWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 15.9% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Veracruz, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
15 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system186
- Engine179
- Engine and engine cooling154
- Service brakes71
- Electronic stability control (esc)51
- Unknown or other45
- Power train42
- Complaints
- 661
- Crashes reported
- 14
- Fires reported
- 17
- People injured
- 25
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Veracruz by component
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 121K units
- Exterior lighting2 · 2.24M units
- Air bags1 · 205K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1.65M units
Hyundai Veracruz recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2023 | Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Coupe and 9 more (2010-2015): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 23V651000Park outside | Fire | 1,649,478 |
| Nov 13, 2020 | Hyundai Veracruz (2007-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 20V705000 | Crash risk | 60,097 |
| Jul 8, 2014 | Hyundai Veracruz (2007-2012): Engine and engine coolingNo. 14V415000 | Crash risk | 61,122 |
| Apr 1, 2013 | Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Elantra Touring and 8 more (2006-2011): Exterior lightingNo. 13V113000 | Fire | 1,712,336 |
| Sep 9, 2011 | Hyundai Santa FE, Veracruz (2007-2008): Air bagsNo. 11V472000 | Crash risk | 205,233 |
| Apr 15, 2009 | Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra, Entourage and 4 more (2005-2008): Exterior lightingNo. 09V122000 | Crash risk | 532,633 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2015 Hyundai Veracruz recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2015 Hyundai Veracruz. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Veracruz have?
6 recalls cover the Hyundai Veracruz, for 4.22 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Veracruz?
Electrical system: named in 186 of the 661 safety complaints about the Hyundai Veracruz, then engine (179). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.