Hyundai Veracruz won't shift problems

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

Bought car, it was a recall on the vehicle got it fixed then the ESC code came on, stops the car while driving & smoking from rear driver wheel, took to Hyundai was told I needed to get wheel speed sensor, CV axle & valve cover gasket replaced, got it done then it was the starter, radiator , got it fixed , then it started slowing down while driving putting the car in limp mode now I need a new engine .

Filed Feb 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

My car broke down in the middle of the highway. I could not move my car. It was stuck in neutral, but still would not move. I had already switched out the battery, but the battery and engine light was still on. I come to find out it is my alternator. And I feel it is leaking into the alternator, making a crash hazard

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Electrical · NJ

My vehicle was under a recall. The engine lights started going off so I immediately turned around and headed back home. By the time I got home, my vehicle was close to stalling. It would not go beyond 3rd gear and would not go into reverse. I parked it on the street in front of my home and the vehicle stalled do to a failed alternator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer honored only part of the recall. They replaced the valve gasket/T Joint but they would not replace the alternator because "it was not oil soaked". The alternator was previously replaced under the first recall and it is clear that this second alternator failed and should have been replaced as part of this second recall. My issue is that HYUNDAI IS NOT HONORING THE RECALL. I was forced to pay out of pocket $996.94 to have my alternator replaced. I have contacted the Hyundai Customer Care Center multiple times since November 2021 regarding this issue. I'm seeking that they honor the recall by reimbursing me but they have not followed up.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Transmission · 127,362 miles · FL

Vehicle frequently is locked into gear, recently stuck in park while blocking a busy drive-thru. The vehicle has also become stuck in drive making in nearly imposible to safely leave the vehicle parked in our enclosed garage. This has become a frequently occuring issue and more of a safety issue than we previously thought.

Filed Jul 16, 2017 · Brakes, Driver assistance · ID

Regarding service brakes, hydraulic: switches: brake light recall for 2007 hyundai veracruz, the federal safety agency reference #09v122000. My 2007 veracruz suffers from some of the exact problems described in the recall but is not included in the recall. The recall describes the following: "a stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate." for the past 3 years the ESC light on my 2007 veracruz has illuminated periodically while driving or when starting the car, and it will remain on until the engine is shut off. Pressing the ESC on/off button on the dash will not shut the light off while in park or driving. Turning the car off is the only way to turn the light off. I contacted the local hyundai dealer and described the problem, their answer was that the light illuminating is normal and not to worry. Also, for the past 3 months, periodically the automatic transmission shifter will not shift out of park. You must shut off and restart the car a few times for the transmission to operate. I believe that these problems are directly related to the recall and my veracruz should be included so that my vehicle operates properly. Thank you.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · CO

The ESC light came on and the transmission shifter is stuck in park or can be sticky

Filed Sep 7, 2015 · Electrical · 92,000 miles · VA

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 dealership, brake switch replaced. Problem solved. In september 2014, all brake lights fail. Replaced bulbs. Problem solved. In august 2015, ESC light illuminates, car gets stuck in neutral. Can not turn off, switch gears. Battery is drained and car is towed to hyundai. Spent 3 days at dealership. Brake switch replaced again, all brake lights failed, replaced bulbs. Electrical system draining battery. Problem found in radio - short in wiring. Radio disassembled. Two weeks later, left brake light out again. Replaced bulb and returned to dealership. Dealership states cannot locate problem since bulb was replaced.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · 142,790 miles · PA

My ESC off light came on and I could not shift out of park.I could hear clicking in the wheel..hit cruise control and wiggled the wheel and it finally went to drive. It would go into nuetral or drive and wouldn't go into park.I put it in neutral and put the e-brake on and turned the key off but of course the key wouldn't come out of the ignition because of this...wouldn't go into reverse. It eventually does after fulling with it. Read about a recall on the cable or some lamp or ESC lighting or something in 2007-2009 hyundai veracruz's but it is not under my VIN. I have seen lots of complaints on this defect/issue! Please help? Explain? Thank you!

Filed Oct 14, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 74,465 miles · TN · 1 injury

Driving on interstate 1-285 taking exit 7 to walmart when all dash board lights such as battery light, ABS, cruise, starting flickering and suddenly car just shut off while in motion. While car shut off it was still rolling and car would not shift in park, brakes and steering wheel locked, and key would not release from ignition. If I hadn't told my cousin to jump out, my family and I would have crashed in the back of a parked car at walmart. The consumer stated both brake lights as well as the headlights had to be replaced twice. Updated 12/02/14

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · NY

While using cruise control could not push brakes car kept going. The car will not shift from out of park. I have to use a screwdriver to press the shift lock release in order to drive. Check engine light is on & the airbag light along with the ESC. The brake light will not illuminate anymore.