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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
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 brake system fire risk where brake fluid can leak into the anti-lock brake control module, cause a short circuit, and start an engine compartment fire even while the vehicle is parked and off.
The remaining recalls center on an engine oil leak. The valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank can leak oil that drips onto the alternator, damaging it and knocking out the charging system. When the charging system fails, the warning light on the instrument cluster comes on, the engine loses power, and the vehicle eventually stalls while driving. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, and a follow-up recall addresses vehicles that went through the earlier fix but continue to be at risk of the same oil leak, alternator damage, and potential stall.
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
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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 →
The ABS fuse will be replaced at no cost to restore normal brake system function.
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.
