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2010 Hyundai Veracruz

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 Veracruz.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz is an SUV that employs a 5.5‑qt oil capacity with a 5W‑20/5W‑30 API‑specified engine, paired with an Automatic 6‑speed transmission that delivers EPA fuel economy of 17 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg. In the broader reliability picture, the model records 89 total owner complaints, with the primary issues in Engine & Engine Cooling and five recalls, situating it between the 2008 peak of 230 complaints and the 2009 low of 24. This places the 2010 Veracruz in the middle of the 2007‑2012 complaint range, reflecting a moderate but improved reliability compared to earlier peaks.

Model year201220112010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 660 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Battery371102M640

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.6 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight4431 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 23 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Veracruz of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2007 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Limited 3.8L V67.90 sec16.20 sec260 hpAWD
2008Limited 3.8L V68.00 sec16.30 sec260 hpAWD
2007Limited 3.8L V67.00 sec15.20 sec260 hpAWD
2007Limited 3.8L V67.70 sec16.00 sec260 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-32.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.5
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts209-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0-32.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)710 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)710 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing11 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityFront A/C only, 1.49-1.59; front and rear A/C, 1.93-2.03. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil CapacityFront A/C only, 4.73-5.40; front and rear A/C, 6.75-7.43 oz
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)54.0-56.0 psi
Engine Compression156

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19-28 ft-lbs / 16-24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle54-62 ft-lbs / 47-54 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.410; Rear: 0.350 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Radiator (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering Gear Box Assembly (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 37,500 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Federal data reveals a volatile early lifecycle for the Veracruz, with complaints peaking at 230 in 2008 before plummeting to 24 in 2009, then rebounding to 89 in 2010—positioning the target year amid a moderate resurgence rather than at the troubled outset or the wind-down phase. While 2010 shows significant improvement over the 2007-2008 period, it represents a spike from 2009’s low watermark, accompanied by 5 recalls and the resumption of federal investigations after a one-year absence. The 2010 model year specifically generated 89 complaints, with Engine & Engine Cooling and Electrical System issues dominating the docket at 21 and 8 entries respectively, though the data does not specify underlying failure modes; notably, the year also logged 5 fire complaints against 1 crash complaint. Relative to 2011’s 106 complaints and 2012’s 64, 2010 sits roughly in the middle of the model’s later lifecycle volatility, carrying more regulatory scrutiny than the final production year but avoiding the volume of issues seen in the first two years. Given that complaint volume and recall activity remain elevated compared to 2009 and 2012, yet substantially improved from the problematic 2007-2008 launch period, 2010 represents a moderate-risk proposition that demands thorough pre-purchase inspection of engine and electrical systems rather than an outright avoidance.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
36
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
89
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 89 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling21
Engine15
Electrical System8
Electrical System,Engine5
Structure5
Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System4
Service Brakes2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V705000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/GasketsReported 13/11/2020

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… 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…

14V415000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 08/07/2014

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-BD-001H2024-02-14VisibilityThis bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade…
23-EM-005H2023-10-13Engine And Engine CoolingThis bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2010 Veracruz take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2010 Veracruz have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veracruz get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.