CarRecallWatchThe 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 6 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (38 reports).
2007 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
Oil Leak Can Drip on Alternator and Stall Engine
Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket and drip onto the alternator.
Most common 2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Problem areas named in the 145 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 38 |
| Electrical System | 30 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 12 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 9 |
| Steering | 6 |
What owners report
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 dealership and is available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled unexpectedly without any warning, creating a serious safety hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The failure occurred because the recalled defect caused the charging system to fail. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership, where the failure has been confirmed. The vehicle has been inspected by 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 exit ramp in the dark but no electric what so ever. The lights and flashers were inoperative. She called the police and they pulled behind the car with their lights flashing. A tow truck brought it to the Hyundia dealer at night and put the keys in the drop box. The dealer replaced the faulty alternator but did NOT cover the bill because they could not find oil on the alternator! About $1500
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 contact noticed that oil was leaking from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket onto the alternator and other parts. The contact related the failure to recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), that was previously performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was contact
See attached document for complaint.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz questions
Does the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz: Oil Leak Can Drip on Alternator and Stall Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Air Bags:Frontal; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz?
Based on 145 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (38), Electrical System (30), Engine And Engine Cooling (29).
How do I check if a recall on my 2007 Hyundai Veracruz has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.