2012 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems

Related recalls

• 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.

What owners say

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 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
4. Filed Dec 28, 2023151,428 miTXTowedElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there was no sound of the starter motor. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle would not restart, and the vehicle was not repaired. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11562354 · source
5. Filed May 19, 2023129,000 miAZEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not holding a charge. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired in August 2023 at the same local dealer under NHTSA…

   NHTSA complaint #11522917 · source
6. Filed Dec 20, 202260,000 miOHEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an engine oil leak; however, the parts for recall repair were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer failed to install a relay kit as a temporary repair. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for six months. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11498223 · source
7. Filed Oct 3, 2022INTowedEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he slowly drove to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty alternator that was covered with oil residue. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) at Ray Skillman…

   NHTSA complaint #11487675 · source
8. Filed Sep 12, 2022180,000 miCAEngine

   The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11484009 · source
9. Filed Mar 17, 2022OREngine

   This recall only replaces the front cylinder bank cover gasket, but there's oil leaking on to my engine from the other valve gasket cover too. Hyundai wants to charge me $600 to replace that. The car has stopped on the road in the middle of me driving it twice (both in March 2021) - luckily no crash as it was in a residential area. I've paid over $1000 in repairs as Hyundai didn't have a recall 'solution' despite the car not working. I'm including the receipt for the…

   NHTSA complaint #11457165 · source
10. Filed Feb 18, 2022170,000 miFLEngine

    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) 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 there were traces of oil leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an oil leak dripping onto the…

    NHTSA complaint #11452803 · source
11. Filed Nov 29, 2021135,000 miTXEngine

    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer and another dealer, Red McCombs Hyundai Northwest (13663 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249) were made…

    NHTSA complaint #11441953 · source
12. Filed Oct 8, 202197,085 miFLEngine

    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall a month prior to receiving the recall notification. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, who replaced the alternator. After receiving the recall notification, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there…

    NHTSA complaint #11436083 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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