2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about engine. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
46
Recalls
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Median mileage
110,647 mi
at time of problem

Safety warning: at least one recall for this vehicle tells owners to park outside until it is repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Key facts

  • Engine is the most-reported problem area, named in 27 of 46 complaints (59%).
  • Electrical System (13) and brakes (8) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 110,647 mi.
  • Owners reported 0 crashes, 2 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has 3 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 5th of 6 Hyundai Veracruz model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 25% fewer complaints than the 2011 model year (61).

2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems by category

  • Engine
    27 complaints
  • Electrical System
    13 complaints
  • Brakes
    8 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Other / Unknown
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Engine and engine cooling16
Electrical system12
Engine12
Service brakes, hydraulic8
Air bags2
Unknown or other2
Steering1
Structure:body1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k110k–30k130k–60k760k–100k7100k–150k8150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2012 Hyundai Veracruz complaints that list mileage.

2012 Hyundai Veracruz recalls (3)

  • Recall 23V651000Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesPark outside
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

  • Recall 20V705000Nov 13, 202060,097 vehicles
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

    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 onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.

    Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

  • Recall 14V415000Jul 8, 201461,122 vehicles
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    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 cylinder bank valve cover gasket. If there is a sufficient amount of oil dropped onto the alternator, the alternator will be damaged causing the charging system to become inoperative.

    Risk: 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.

    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 owners on September 3, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • AQ23002Opened Nov 17, 2023Open

    Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

    The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, …

Recent 2012 Hyundai Veracruz complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Aug 10, 2026191,000 miTXBrakesEngine
    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the battery…
    NHTSA complaint #11755872 · source
  2. Filed Apr 6, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control
    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 .
    NHTSA complaint #11729426 · source
  3. Filed Nov 25, 2024CAFireTowedBrakes
    The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while parked and unoccupied, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she was told by one of her neighbors who tried to extinguish the fire but could not stop the fire. The house was damaged due to the fire. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was needed. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire and the vehicle was currently under investigation. A fire department and police report…
    NHTSA complaint #11627287 · source
  4. Filed Aug 13, 2024COBrakes
    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not…
    NHTSA complaint #11608339 · source
  5. Filed May 31, 2024239,382 miALBrakesElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was pushed back to…
    NHTSA complaint #11591707 · source
  6. Filed May 23, 2024186,000 miCABrakesElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after picking up the vehicle from the dealer, the contact became aware that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery warning light disappeared when the A/C was turned on. The local dealer where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was contacted, and stated that the failure was not related to the repair recall. The…
    NHTSA complaint #11590375 · source
  7. Filed May 1, 2024NCAirbags
    Dashboard is literally disintegrating into many small pieces. The area over the passenger airbag will come at the passenger as plastic shrapnel. It will also probably affect the force the bag has when inflated. This issue is from using substandard materials.
    NHTSA complaint #11586452 · source
  8. Filed Mar 6, 2024PAEngine
    I own 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, I called Conceilli Hyundai Service repair service to make an appointment for my hyundai recall for oil leaking on alternator, the closest dealer to my location Conshohocken Conceilli Hyundai which I have called several times over the past month to get repaired. "Rick" the service manager said they are not taking any "recall repairs". I asked for a future appointment and he told me I can find another dealership.
    NHTSA complaint #11575801 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology