repaired · 2023 Q2
Oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
Risk. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 Hyundai VeracruzProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 231 owner complaints about the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-705 the manufacturer reports only 31% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has problems
231 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
66Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
51Engine2 crash/fire/injury
46Engine and engine cooling
45Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
36Electronic stability control (ESC)4 crash/fire/injury
19Air bags
17Power train
15Steering
13Vehicle speed control
4312 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 66 | 7 |
| Engine | 51 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 46 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 45 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 36 | 4 |
| Air bags | 19 | 2 |
| Power train | 17 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 13 | 4 |
| 12 other systems | 43 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Hyundai Veracruz recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
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…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IF THE CLOCK SPRING DEVELOPS HIGH RESISTANCE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE DRIVERS AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE DRIVER,…
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
92kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 54 electrical system complaints. 56% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles30under 100k miles24100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Veracruz year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veracruz median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Hyundai Veracruz safety ratings
2008 Hyundai Veracruz 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, and the recalls they led to.
- STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURELed to recall 09V-122
In owners' words
What Veracruz owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is referring to NHTSA recall 20V705000 a/k/a Hyundai TSB: 21-01047H-2 whereas my 2008 Hyundai Veracruz was brought into a Hyundai dealership regarding the above mentioned safety recall. Dealer refused to remedy the recall without first purchasing an otherwise irrelevant part to the remedy. The…
Bought my Veracruz in 2018. After not even a year I started experiencing problems with the charging system. Car would die overnight. Replaced a battery with the new one 3 weeks later same thing happened. Changed many sensors checked the fuses looked for parasitic draw... battery cables. Removed the…
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized in the middle of the highway. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife and a nearby driver were able to guide…
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