2008 Hyundai Veracruz exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a 2008 hyundai veracruz in 2014. I was taking a friend home and as I was pulling in all lights lit up and car just shuts off. I couldn't get the car to do anything. I had the car towed. My windshield wipers doesn't work, door handles are all broken, seat belts doesn't work, alternator…”
filed Jan 15, 2021
“The headlights flash off and back on when using the turn signals while the vehicle is moving. Very scary. Others have reported this problem with hyundai vehicles. Solution seems to be replacing headlight switch (control stalk).”
filed Aug 15, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and…Campaign 13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
- Exterior LightingCampaign 09V122000 · Apr 15, 2009
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of…
25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 6, 2025
Exterior Lighting problems in other Veracruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 Veracruz | 4 | 4% |
| 2010 Veracruz | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 12 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.