Problems · NHTSA complaints
2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Owners filed 145 complaints about the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz with NHTSA between Dec 2007 and Jul 2026. The most-cited component is engine (38).
Complaints
145
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
6
Reported by owners
Injuries
4
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine38
- Electrical system30
- Engine and engine cooling29
- Power train16
- Service brakes15
- Air bags13
- Exterior lighting12
- Electronic stability control (esc)9
- Steering6
- Vehicle speed control3
- Structure2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Visibility/wiper2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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14
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10
6
7
3
27
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4
3
2
2
View as table
| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Engine
38 reports3 fires
“The charging system and alternator failed due to a known safety recall involving an oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket. The oil leaked onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in the engine stalling. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership and is available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled unexpectedly without any warning, creating a serious safety hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The failure occurred because the recalled defect caused the charging system to fail. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership, where the failure has been confirmed. The vehicle has been inspected by the Hyundai dealership. Hyundai has replaced the alternator under the applicable safety recall but has declined to cover the engine failure under the recall warranty. Based on the circumstances of this incident, I believe the engine failure was directly caused by the recalled defect. According to the recall, oil leaking from the front cylinder bank cover gasket can drip onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in an engine stall. My vehicle…”
Electrical system
30 reports1 fire
“My car broke down in the middle of the highway. I could not move my car. It was stuck in neutral, but still would not move. I had already switched out the battery, but the battery and engine light was still on. I come to find out it is my alternator. And I feel it is leaking into the alternator, making a crash hazard”
Engine and engine cooling
29 reports3 fires2 related recalls
“The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument cluster gauges were intermittently inoperable, and the doors were locking and unlocking independently. The contact stated that upon raising the hood and inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket onto the alternator and other parts. The contact related the failure to recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), that was previously performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. The VIN was not available.”
Power train
16 reports1 crash
“THE VALVE COVER GASKET IS LEAKING OIL ON TO THE ALTERNATOR. THE ALTERNATOR IS COVERED IN OIL, POSSIBLY CAUSING IT TO SHORT OUT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION.”
Service brakes
15 reports
“The vehicle is able to be shifted out of park when no keys are in the ignition. My grandson was in the front seat while the vehicle was being cleaned and he shifted the car into reverse and almost rolled into the street. No keys were anywhere inside the vehicle.”
Air bags
13 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“MY CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS TOTALED IAND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED RESULTING IN INJURY TO MY DAUGHTER SHE WAS DRIVING EAST ON PARK BOULEVARD AND ANOTHER CAR TRAVELING THE SAME DIRECTION WAS IN THE LEFT-HAND TURN LANE AND DECIDED NOT TO TURN AND PULLED OUT AND SHE HAD HIM.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.