2010 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems

27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz — 30% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

30%

share of all complaints

142,571 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 5

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“They should not have closed/completed the prior recall that was open regarding the valve cover gasket leak - oil leaks onto the alternator when can cause the alternator to fail. I went to the dealership last year to get it fixed and even per the dealership, they told me this valve cover leak is…”
filed Oct 27, 2025
“Driving at approximately 35 mph Check Engine Light came on P0331 Knock Sensor - light was cleared drove 14 miles CEL was back on. Called Hyundai about the code & knock sensor in reference to all the Hyundai models being recalled for the same problem and a warranty extension being granted. Hyundai…”
filed May 7, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-EM-005H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 13, 2023
Follow 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