Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (25.7% of complaints) — is covered by 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Engine complaints here are 3.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 37 · 25.7% | Recalled | Recall 20V705000 · Recall 14V415000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 29 · 20.1% | Recalled | Recall 20V705000 · Recall 14V415000 |
| Electrical System | 27 · 18.8% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 · 10.4% | Investigation closed | PE09003 → recall 09V122000 |
| Air Bags | 13 · 9% | Recalled | Recall 11V472000 |
| Power Train | 12 · 8.3% | Investigation closed | PE09003 → recall 09V122000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 144 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 09V122000 · 2009 · reported 04/15/2009
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V705000 · 2020 · reported 11/13/2020
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V415000 · 2014 · reported 07/08/2014
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08E055000 · 2008 · reported 09/03/2008
A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE CONVERTER MODULE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V472000 · 2011 · reported 09/09/2011
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08E016000 · 2008 · reported 02/07/2008
EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AREA AND MAY POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11340677 — filed 07/21/2020 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK NEAR THE ALTERNATOR AND VALVE GASKET COVER. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11234800 — filed 07/25/2019 · ENGINE
“REPLACE BULBS IN HEAD LIGHTS FRONT AND BACK AND ALTERNATER AND VALVE COVER GASKETS”NHTSA complaint 11190603 — filed 03/21/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 37 of 144 NHTSA complaints (25.7%), followed by engine and engine cooling (29), electrical system (27), unspecified/other issues (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
144 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09V122000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
