2007 Hyundai Veracruz Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veracruz years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Veracruz model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (38 complaints, 26%), typically at around 140,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 145owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 38 | 26% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 21% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 20% | 107,012 | — | — |
| Power Train | 16 | 11% | 65,577 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 10% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 15 | 10% | 129,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 13 | 9% | 62,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 | 8% | 400 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 6% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 2% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 90,001 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 19,805 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | 100,001 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 91,750 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 19,538 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 12,700 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 93,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 151,577 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Hyundai Veracruz recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.
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 eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (srs) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.
Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.
Fix: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, my 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, my 2005-2007 tucson and my 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (esc) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
Risk: Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Stop lamp switch failure (PE09003) — opened Jan 14, 2009, closed Apr 24, 2009, led to recall 09V122000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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.
The vehicle was supposed to be fixed(recall 197) regarding the oil in the alternator issue. After it was fixed my wife was driving on [XXX] at rush hour in Atlanta GA. It slowly was losing power and she called me about it. I told her to get over to the right and take the next exit. It did stop on…
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…
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Other Hyundai Veracruz years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 65 | 3 |
| 2011 Veracruz | 106 | 4 |
| 2010 Veracruz | 91 | 4 |
| 2009 Veracruz | 24 | 3 |
| 2008 Veracruz | 230 | 5 |
| 2007 | 145 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owners most often report engine, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Veracruz model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.