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2007 Hyundai Veracruz Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Hyundai Veracruz ranks 2nd worst of 6 model years, with a complaint index of 80 and 145 complaints, mostly engine (48%) and electrical (28%) issues, plus 4 recalls including oil leaks that led to under-hood fires.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
80/100
#2 of 6 Veracruz years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
145
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
6
Injuries
4
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2009
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18
15.5 city / 22.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Top 2007 Hyundai Veracruz problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine69 (48%)
  2. Electrical System41 (28%)
  3. Brakes20 (14%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain16 (11%)
  5. Other15 (10%)
  6. Airbags13 (9%)
  7. Steering6 (4%)
  8. Fuel System5 (3%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers3 (2%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Engine oil leaks from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, sometimes dripping onto the alternator and causing a burning oil smell.
  • Vehicles catch fire under the hood, in one case while driving at highway speed, tied to oil contacting the alternator.
  • Owners waiting on the 20V705000 recall report the replacement part was not available for an extended period while the leak continued.
  • Driver and passenger airbags failed to deploy in crashes, including one where a passenger suffered facial injuries.
  • Headlights described as poorly aimed or providing very poor illumination at night, with dealers unable to resolve the issue.
  • Sudden loss of power and reduced throttle response accompanied by an illuminated engine warning light at low mileage.
2007 Hyundai Veracruz complaints: complaints filed per quarter122007 Q42010 Q22012 Q42014 Q42017 Q12019 Q22022 Q12025 Q3
145 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q4 to 2026 Q3; peak 2021 Q2 (12).

2007 Hyundai Veracruz recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V705000Nov 13, 2020Engine60,097 vehicles

    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.

    Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

  2. NHTSA 14V415000Jul 8, 2014Engine61,122 vehicles

    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. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.

    Risk: If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash.

    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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.

  3. NHTSA 11V472000Sep 9, 2011Airbags205,233 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 hyundai veracruz vehicles manufactured from december 26, 2006, through march 21, 2008, and model year 2007-2008 hyundai santa fe vehicles manufactured from april 19, 2006 through march 20, 2008. The clock spring contact assembly for the driver's air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through usage over time. The driver's air bag electrical circuit will experience a high resistance condition, potentially causing the driver's air bag to not deploy.

    Risk: If the clock spring develops high resistance, in the event of a crash, the drivers air bag will not deploy and will not be able to properly protect the driver, increasing the risk of injuries.

    Remedy: Hyundai dealers will replace the vehicle's driver's air bag clock spring contact assembly free of charge. The safety recall began in november 2011. Owners may contact hyundai customer connect center at 1-800-633-5151.

See all 4 recalls for the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz →

2007 Hyundai Veracruz fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15.5 MPG
Highway
22.5 MPG
Combined
18 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Veracruz years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100200720082009201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid80145418
2008Avoid100230518
2009Good024318

All Hyundai Veracruz years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have?
NHTSA lists 145 complaints for the 2007 Veracruz, led by engine problems (48% of complaints, median failure mileage 135,912) and electrical system issues (28%, median failure mileage 70,546), including oil leaks onto the alternator that caused 6 fires.
Is the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz reliable compared to other years?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 ranks 2nd worst of 6 Veracruz model years with a complaint index of 80 and an Avoid verdict, behind only the 2008 model year at 100.
Does the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz have a recall?
Yes, it has 4 recall campaigns covering the engine (oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, campaigns 14V415000 and 20V705000), airbags (driver's clock spring, 11V472000), and the electrical system (stop lamp switch, 09V122000).
Which Veracruz model year is safer than the 2007?
The 2009 Veracruz has a complaint index of 0 and a Good verdict with only 24 complaints, making it lower risk than the 2007, which scores 80.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.