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2010 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems
28 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz cite engine, 31% of all 91 complaints for this model year.
Complaints
28
31% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
Reported by owners
What owners say about the engine
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“Valve covers leaking oil onto to the alternator. Engine may shut off while driving and cause serious accident. The problem has been confirmed, inspected, and diagnosed by Hyundai Dealership. The instrument panel , radio, and climate control lights flashing and flickering when lights are turned on. September 07, 2026 is when it first appeared. Recall was done by dealership but did not remedy permanent repair. Called Hyundai customer care and both dealership and customer care stating no longer under warranty due to mileage and time. Therefore stating that customer responsible for any cost to this repair.”
“They should not have closed/completed the prior recall that was open regarding the valve cover gasket leak - oil leaks onto the alternator when can cause the alternator to fail. I went to the dealership last year to get it fixed and even per the dealership, they told me this valve cover leak is going to still be a problem even if fixed. It will leak again - and they are right. It is currently leaking again and possibly causing the alternator to fail.....again. Just this weekend my battery and alternator are failing when I just got them replaced within this past year!”
“Driving at approximately 35 mph Check Engine Light came on P0331 Knock Sensor - light was cleared drove 14 miles CEL was back on. Called Hyundai about the code & knock sensor in reference to all the Hyundai models being recalled for the same problem and a warranty extension being granted. Hyundai advised me to take it to a local dealer for diagnosis and pay the fee of course. I did just that. The dealer clear the codes and sent me home. CEL was on again. Car was back at dealer confirmed knock sensor replacement needed. I inquired about extension of warranty on my car. I was told it's not on the list. Called Hyundai back advised of the confirmation of diagnosis just to be informed that my car isn't covered under the extension warranty. We established that already. I asked to be escalated & was given a supervisor who suggested while the problem is being investigated I could ask the dealer to request Goodwill from Hyundai. Denied. Called Hyundai to follow up on my claim, I was advised claim closed my car isn't covered under the extension warranty for the same problem as other models and out of original warranty. Which I already knew. I was trying to find out if my…”
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with knock sensor failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred shortly afterwards. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.”
“Our ESC light comes on occasionally, many times when making a left turn. Then the throttle quits and the car slows down. We had it in the shop 6 times with no repair.”
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).The contact stated that while driving, the battery warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal smoke odor and also a burning rubber odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that oil was leaking into the engine and onto the alternator. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle until May 2022. The manufacturer was not contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.”
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