2009 Hyundai Veracruz Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz has a Complaint Index of 0 and ranks 6th of 6 model years, meaning it has the fewest reported problems among Veracruz years. Its verdict is capped to Good rather than Best because complaint records for 2005-2009 model years are less complete. NHTSA lists 24 complaints and 3 recalls for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #6 of 6 Veracruz years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 24
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15.5 city / 22.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2009 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine12 (50%)
- Electrical System10 (42%)
- Brakes6 (25%)
- Fuel System2 (8%)
- Other2 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (8%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission hesitated or jerked and the accelerator briefly stopped responding while driving at highway speed.
- Tire pressure monitoring valve stems broke off at the stem end when removing the cap to add air.
- Rear wheel hubs and bearings needed repeated replacement, first under warranty and then again at higher mileage.
- The alternator failed, causing the vehicle to stall repeatedly at stops before restarting.
- Dashboard warning lights flickered and the vehicle shut off while moving, locking the steering wheel and brakes.
- ABS, ESC, traction control, and AWD warning lights illuminated together, sometimes locking the gear shift in place.
2009 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
2009 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.
2009 compared with other Veracruz years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Hyundai Veracruz reliable?
- It has the lowest Complaint Index (0) and ranks 6th of 6 Veracruz model years, better than 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012. NHTSA lists 24 complaints and 3 recalls for this year.
- What is the top problem area for the 2009 Veracruz?
- Engine complaints make up 50% of reports, followed by Electrical System issues at 42% and Brakes at 25%, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Why isn't the 2009 Veracruz rated Best?
- Its verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are considered less complete, not because of a high complaint count.
- Does the 2009 Veracruz have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls: an oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket (two related campaigns) and a stop lamp switch replacement.
- How does the 2009 Veracruz compare to the 2008 model?
- The 2008 Veracruz has a Complaint Index of 100 and an Avoid verdict with 230 complaints and 5 recalls, far worse than the 2009 model's index of 0 and Good verdict.