AI Damage2009 Hyundai Veracruz: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 24
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 42% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 29% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 21% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Electronic stability control 13% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 8% of all complaints
- 8 Air bags 4% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 10 complaints (42% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 7 complaints (29% of all).
- Service brakes: 5 complaints (21% of all).
- Engine: 4 complaints (17% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 3 complaints (13% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 24 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While I waited, I contacted the place that performs my oil changes and was advised that thereâs a class action lawsuit against Hyundai for the known issue of engine failure with my vehicle and they advised I have it towed to dealership for repair under the lawsuit.
The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) completed and was told that the parts were not available to apply the remedy. The contact was told that he would be contacted by the dealer when the parts arrived.
The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available.
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 contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle restarted.
Within the next few weeks, I noted that when accelerating onto the highway that the battery light, security light and seatbelt light would flash for about 10 seconds but then go off. . I waited to hear on a repair solution from Hyundai but only received another interim letter in March.
Tl* 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 while driving 50 mph, the headlights started to dim as the vehicle began to stall without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle into a service center however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 7,585 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 21% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Veracruz has 110 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 24, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, service brakes. Total complaints: 24. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (29%), oil leak or consumption (17%), stalls while driving (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.