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 — Electrical System (24.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 57 · 24.8% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 51 · 22.2% | Recalled | Recall 20V705000 · Recall 14V415000 |
| Service Brakes | 45 · 19.6% | Investigation closed | PE09003 → recall 09V122000 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 43 · 18.7% | Recalled | Recall 20V705000 · Recall 14V415000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 36 · 15.7% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 19 · 8.3% | Recalled | Recall 11V472000 |
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 230 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 13V113000 · 2013 · reported 04/01/2013
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.… 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 2008 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE…”NHTSA complaint 10762785 — filed 09/10/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“IN MAY 2013, BRAKE SWITCH FAILED. IT WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MOVE CAR FROM PARK TO REVERSE, OR PARK TO DRIVE. TOOK VERACRUZ TO HYUNDAI…”NHTSA complaint 10761981 — filed 09/07/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“I JUST GOT THIS CAR AROUND MAY AND IT STARTED MAKING A TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN IT WAS IN PARK AND NEUTRAL. TOOK IT TO A…”NHTSA complaint 10735129 — filed 07/20/2015 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 57 of 230 NHTSA complaints (24.8%), followed by engine (51), service brakes (45), engine and engine cooling (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
230 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 7 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.
