This page covers 4 recalls, 88 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
Complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz cluster heavily around the engine and electrical system. On the engine side, owners frequently report knocking or ticking noises, loss of power while driving, burning oil smells, and the check engine light coming on, knock sensor codes appear in several reports. Valve cover oil leaks are a recurring theme, with multiple owners noting the problem returns even after repair. The electrical system draws a separate set of complaints centered on unexpected power loss, dashboard warning lights flickering, and battery drain or failure. Some owners describe losing electrical function while driving, which also ties into the engine-related power-loss reports. Burning oil odors paired with illuminated warning lights appear across more than one complaint.
88
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
5
Fire-Related
By System
The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from brake fluid leaking into the ABS control module, which can short circuit and ignite even when the vehicle is parked and off.
A separate fire risk exists on the engine side: oil can leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket and drip onto the alternator, damaging the charging system. This can cause the engine to stall while driving, raising the risk of a crash. An earlier repair attempt for this oil leak did not fully resolve the issue for some vehicles, and those remain subject to the same concern. When the charging system fails, the warning lamp on the instrument cluster will illuminate before the engine loses power.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, potentially starting a fire in the engine compartment.
What the fix does
The ABS fuse will be replaced at no cost to restore normal brake system function.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid may leak into the antilock brake system control module, causing it to short circuit.
What the fix does
Replace the fuse for the antilock brake system module at a Hyundai dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, drip onto the alternator, and disable the charging system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front cylinder bank valve cover gasket may leak oil onto the alternator, damaging it and causing the charging system to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator and front valve cover gasket at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
