Component Record

Hyundai Veracruz 2008 Engine Problems

97 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz - 42% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage97 complaints

97 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

14V415000Reported July 8, 2014 - 61,122 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on July 8, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 61,122 vehicles across all affected models.

20V705000Reported November 13, 2020 - 60,097 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 60,097 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System66 Brakes50 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems36 Air Bags19 Power Train17 Steering15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.