Most common 2009 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Share of the 24 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Veracruz complaints by model year
Best Veracruz years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2009 Hyundai Veracruz recalls (3)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Seals/gaskets
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
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.
Remedy: 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.
What 2009 Hyundai Veracruz owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the ABS warning light, seatbelt warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road but could not restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic who replaced the alternator a second time; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle restarted. The alternator warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic advised the contact to get the vehicle towed to the dealer as the alternator had failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket had caused the alternator to fail. …
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the ABS warning light, seatbelt warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road but could not restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic who replaced the alternator a second time; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle restarted. The alternator warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic advised the contact to get the vehicle towed to the dealer as the alternator had failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket had caused the alternator to fail. …
Brakes
The ABS light, ESC light, traction control light and AWD light all illuminated. The dealership tried twice to diagnose the problem, but could not locate any codes for it. The third time the issue arose, the dealer decided that there is an issue with the ABS sensor. The vehicle is a 2008 Veracruz purchased in May 2009. I was told that the vehicle was just past the warranty period and that Hyundai would not cover this item. It appears that this is becoming a common problem with this vehicle, as there have been at least 15 complaints on the NHTSA site and many more listed in the Hyundai forums online. Please investigate this issue and see if a recall is warranted. Thank you.
Pulled into parking place and went to place Veracruz from drive to park and it jumped forward a little and gear shift was locked the ESC light did come on showing "off". I would not allow me to shift into park and brake pedal was locked. I was only able to put into neutral and turn Veracruz off and apply emergency parking brake. Doors will open but will not turn engine over. Lights flash as if but will not start. There is no dashboard lights to indicate anything wrong, the ESC light went away. I was pulling into parking spot and not driving down the road. My VIN is not in recall but should be looked into.
2009 Hyundai Veracruz engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 16 / 23 / 18 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD/AWD | 15 / 22 / 18 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz a good car?
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2009 Veracruz rates better than average: 71% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Veracruz at the same age. It is one of the best Veracruz years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz?
The engine & cooling — 11 complaints, 46% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (10) and brakes (5).
How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, the most recent from November 13, 2020 (seals/gaskets). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Veracruz?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008 and 2007. See the full Hyundai Veracruz years comparison.
At what mileage do 2009 Hyundai Veracruz problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 75,000 miles; 22% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.