2008 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Radiator needs fluid and the liquid would go to the engine. The head gasket is blown. Repaired multiple times still giving the same issue. Oil is leaking.”
filed Nov 10, 2025
“This is referring to NHTSA recall 20V705000 a/k/a Hyundai TSB: 21-01047H-2 whereas my 2008 Hyundai Veracruz was brought into a Hyundai dealership regarding the above mentioned safety recall. Dealer refused to remedy the recall without first purchasing an otherwise irrelevant part to the remedy. The…”
filed Aug 6, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the…Campaign 20V705000 · Nov 13, 2020
- Affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover…Campaign 14V415000 · Jul 8, 2014
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
22-EM-010H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2022
Engine problems in other Veracruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 19 | 30% |
| 2011 Veracruz | 39 | 37% |
| 2010 Veracruz | 27 | 30% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 4 | 17% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 38 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.