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2009 Hyundai Veracruz recalls and problems

3 recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz.

3
recalls
24
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

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2009 Hyundai Veracruz recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, seals/gaskets

NHTSA campaign 20V705000 · reported November 13, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America · 60,097 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Engine and engine cooling: engine

NHTSA campaign 14V415000 · reported July 8, 2014 · Hyundai Motor Company · 61,122 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · reported April 1, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 9, 2024 · Engine

I was driving home from work after picking my […] daughter up from school. The car started making a noise I hadn’t heard before while I was traveling on […] in Huntsville, AL. I got off at the nearest exit to take it to the place that changes my oil. The car didn’t travel more than a few miles before the oil light…

Mar 18, 2024 · Service brakes

Mar11th Tcm failed gears got stuck while driving use bypass switch to park car no longer starts code U0101 popped up and ECS light came on

Feb 28, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 110,000 miles

The contact owns a 2009 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…

Feb 18, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling · 92,093 miles

The contact owns 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) completed and was told that the parts were not available to apply the remedy. The contact was told that he would be contacted by the dealer when the parts arrived. The…

Jan 19, 2022 · Engine and engine cooling

The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that…

Veracruz model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 414536
2008 523072
2009 32400
2010 49115
2011 410630
2012 36504

Across all years, the 2008 Veracruz has the most complaints (230). All Hyundai Veracruz years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, the most recent reported on November 13, 2020 (Engine and engine cooling: engine, oil/lubrication, seals/gaskets). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (7).
How many 2009 Hyundai Veracruz complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 9, 2024.