2008 Hyundai Veracruz Engine Problems
NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 46% of all 230 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 6 Veracruz model years. These complaints report 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 104,500 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 106
- 46% of 230
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 104,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2008 Hyundai Veracruz engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 7, 2008, latest May 14, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
- 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.
- 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.
Engine complaints by Veracruz model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 106 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 46% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 104,500 miles.
- Which Hyundai Veracruz year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has the most engine complaints (106), compared with 106 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz concern the engine: 20V705000 and 14V415000.