repaired · 2023 Q2
Oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
Risk. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Hyundai VeracruzProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 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 November 9, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz has problems
24 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
7Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Power train
1Wheels
1Back over prevention
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2009 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
2009 Hyundai Veracruz safety ratings
2009 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
In owners' words
What Veracruz owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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…
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the ABS warning light, seatbelt warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road but could not restart the vehicle. The…
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