repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2010 Hyundai VeracruzProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 91 owner complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has problems
91 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Engine and engine cooling
28Engine5 crash/fire/injury
24Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Structure1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes
4Exterior lighting
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Vehicle speed control
2Air bags
139 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | 0 |
| Engine | 28 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2010 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 · 2023 Q2
Oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
Risk. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do engine and engine cooling problems start?
138kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 20 engine and engine cooling complaints. 20% were reported before 100,000 miles.
0under 30k miles4under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2010 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
2010 Hyundai Veracruz safety ratings
2010 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 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Veracruz owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that upon further inspection, there was an engine oil leak that was…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive(D), the engine immediately shut off. The vehicle could not be restarted, and the battery failed. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was a hard knocking sound coming from the engine. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery power was low. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for TSB Number: 21-01-047H-2. The contact…
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