AI Damage2010 Hyundai Veracruz: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz filed 91 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 91
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 32% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 31% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 26% of all complaints
- 4 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 4% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 3% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 29 complaints (32% of all).
- Engine: 28 complaints (31% of all).
- Electrical system: 24 complaints (26% of all).
- Structure: 9 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Service brakes: 6 complaints (7% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
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, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 91 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 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.
The brakes failed to properly stop my 2010 hyundai veracruz while driving on a primary arterial road. There was no indication of any brake failure or warning light prior to this braking failure. Brakes were working fine in stop and go traffic just prior to the failure.
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.
The contact stated that upon further inspection, there was an engine oil leak that was leaking onto the alternator. The local dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 205,670.
on 2/1/26 while driving myself and 2 of my kids to there grandparents we lost power and lights on dash started flickering. I was able to pull over the side barely. I was told by family after explaing what happend that it could be related to the recall.
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.
My vehicle is experiencing an issue with the winshield wiper motor the motor has failed and the wipers do not work therw is a recall I seen for 2000-2012 hyundai vehicles unfortunately my vin number is not included I spoke with hyundai and they told my vin is not a recall defect that it is a just regular problem that…
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 stated that the odor was burning oil. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was an oil leak from the T-Joint and that the repair was covered under Manufacturer Recall…
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 3,786 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Veracruz has 110 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 91, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 91. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (26%), oil leak or consumption (23%), stalls while driving (13%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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.