2010 Hyundai Veracruz engine and engine cooling problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive(D), the engine immediately shut off. The vehicle could not be restarted, and the battery failed. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was a hard knocking sound coming from the engine. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The battery power was low. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for TSB Number: 21-01-047H-2. The contact…”
filed May 27, 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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Veracruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 15 | 23% |
| 2011 Veracruz | 27 | 25% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 7 | 29% |
| 2008 Veracruz | 46 | 20% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 29 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 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.