2009 Hyundai Veracruz Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Veracruz years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 6th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. That ranks 6th out of 6 Veracruz model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 42%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 24owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 42% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 29% | 92,093 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 21% | 66,733 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 17% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 13% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 8% | 141,411 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 13,944 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 8% | 95,002 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 4% | 140,003 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 74,465 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 36,300 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 20,040 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 20,040 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Hyundai Veracruz recalls (3)
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.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving home from work after picking my [XXX] daughter up from school. The car started making a noise I hadnât heard before while I was traveling on [XXX] in Huntsville, AL. I got off at the nearest exit to take it to the place that changes my oil. The car didnât travel more than a few…
Mar11th Tcm failed gears got stuck while driving use bypass switch to park car no longer starts code U0101 popped up and ECS light came on
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 the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
The contact owns 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. 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…
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. 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…
Other Hyundai Veracruz years
← 2008 Veracruz · 2010 Veracruz →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 65 | 3 |
| 2011 Veracruz | 106 | 4 |
| 2010 Veracruz | 91 | 4 |
| 2009 | 24 | 3 |
| 2008 Veracruz | 230 | 5 |
| 2007 Veracruz | 145 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.