2009 Hyundai Veracruz: problems, recalls and reliability
4 recalls and 24 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Nov 2020
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2024
“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 contact called the dealer on a consistent basis for months and the dealer advised that they have no date for when the parts will be available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the issue.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2021
“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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2021
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“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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the charging system for the vehicle was not charging correctly. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2021
“Tl* 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 called liberty hyundai (305 nj-17, mahwah, nj 07430, (201)529-2400) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2020
“1. The horn won't work when you push the horn 3 to 4 times it keeps blowing the fuse 15a . I replace the relay switch and it still blows the 15a guess. 2. I. Started up my car drove through my neighborhood about 10 miles per hour and the airbag light came on for no reason on the dashboard and won't cut off. I had 1 passenger in the front seat, when this happen and it still tays on even when by myself,”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020
“Passenger mirror burned. Brought to hyndai, they didnt know what caused it nor can give an answer to.cant see to pass and get over. Door lock failure on drivers door and key lockong. Will unlock doors but will not lock. Car has been in shop 10 days. Multable dontknow answer”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2019
“The fuel gauge when filling the vehicle only goes to half a tank and then goes down from there. It never goes to the full point.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2017
“ABS and esc lights are on. Was told it was a ABS sensor/hydraulic issue. The part is $2500 the dealer says. I found several other complains online about 2008 veracruz having this issue. The car only has 50,000 miles on it. *tr”Owner report · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Feb 2017
“Pulled into parking place and went to place veracruz from drive to park and it jumped forward a little and gear shift was locked the esc light did come on showing "off". I would not allow me to shift into park and brake pedal was locked. I was only able to put into neutral and turn veracruz off and apply emergency parking brake. Doors will open but will not turn engine over. Lights flash as if but will not start. There is no dashboard lights to indicate anything wrong, the esc light went away. I was pulling into parking spot and not driving down the road. My VIN is not in recall but should be looked into. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes · Oct 2016
When filing, owners marked a crash in 0 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 4 campaigns
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Remedy: CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
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Is the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz reliable?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns on record for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Does the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz have open recalls?
4 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning equipment. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.