Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2010GOOD BUYSerious complaints 1.0× usual
75 serious complaints of 91, the most about engine and engine cooling (29) and engine (28); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Feb 2022
“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai veracruz. While driving approximately 75 mph, all the warning lights illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was discovered that oil was leaking from the front cylinder valve cover gasket onto the alternator, which caused the alternator to fail.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2014
91 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Every Veracruz year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2010
First year we have trim data for.
2010 Veracruz trims
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | $30,045 | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.8L DOHC V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing and Variable Intake System | 3.8L DOHC V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing and Variable Intake System |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Torque | 257 lb-ft | 257 lb-ft |
| Transmission | SHIFTRONIC | SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | — |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 + option | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Parking sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | AWD: Front FWD: — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Optional | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | Optional | 2 |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | Optional | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Optional | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (12)
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Entertainment Package | — | Optional |
| GLS Premium Package | Optional | — |
| Limited Premium Package | — | Optional |
| Navigation Package | — | Optional |
| Black Noir | Optional | Optional |
| Blue Titanium Mist | Optional | Optional |
| Carbon Steel Mist | Optional | Optional |
| Deep Blue | Optional | Optional |
| Driftwood | Optional | Optional |
| Sahara Bronze | Optional | Optional |
| Stone White | Optional | Optional |
| Ultra Silver | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem press release. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 65 | Electrical system (21) | — |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 106 | Engine (39) | — |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 91 | Engine and engine cooling (29) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 65 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 65 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 106 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 106 |
| 2010 | Hyundai Veracruz 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 91 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
| 2011 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.