2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Routine

Owners filed 65 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the engine. It has been recalled 3 times.

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When it fails
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97,000 milesMedian miles at failure

40 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 90,000–105,000 miles.

Most common 2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems

28 of the 65 complaints (43%) are about the engine.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical System18
010
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine14
000
Engine14
020
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · brakes8
010
Unknown or Other2
000
Structure › Body · body and frame2
000
Exterior Lighting · headlights2
000
Air Bags · airbags2
000
Suspension1
000
Power Train · transmission1
000

3 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module23V651000Park outside
Filed Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

Defect. 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.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication › Seals/Gaskets20V705000
Filed Nov 13, 202060,097 vehiclesHyundai Motor America

Defect. 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.

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine14V415000
Filed Jul 8, 201461,122 vehiclesHyundai Motor Company

Defect. 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.

All 3 campaigns on file, newest first.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Aug 10, 2026191,000 milesTX

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 was draining quickly after being recharged. When inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was oil on the alternator. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer was charging for the replacement of the alternator even though the remedy stated that the alternator and valve cover gasket would be replaced if an oil leak was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,000.

Electrical System
Filed Apr 6, 2026GA

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 .

Service Brakes, HydraulicFire
Filed Nov 25, 2024CA

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 was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Aug 13, 2024CO

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 yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed May 31, 2024239,382 milesAL

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 the residence. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that there was an oil leak around the alternator which caused the alternator failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the earliest appointment to repair the vehicle was July 2, 2024. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the estimated date for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 239,382. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed May 23, 2024186,000 milesCA

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 contact stated the technician cleaned the engine and the insulation on the cables fractured due to age and brittleness. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

Air Bags
Filed May 1, 2024NC

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.

Engine
Filed Mar 6, 2024PA

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Jan 8, 2024FL

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 yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Engine
Filed Dec 28, 2023151,428 milesTX

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 manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,428.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 28, 202370,000 milesOK

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) over a year ago. The contact stated that once the recall was completed, the vehicle experienced failures with the main battery. The contact stated that the battery needed to be jumpstarted on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic advised the contact that the alternator and ignition systems were functional. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery had been replaced more than five times however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Dec 5, 2023TN

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 yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Nov 30, 2023CA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. 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 yet available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine
Filed May 19, 2023129,000 milesAZ

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 Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Dec 20, 202260,000 milesOH

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 contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately however, he was able to restart the vehicle on the second attempt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was no longer included in the recall. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Electrical System
Filed Nov 14, 2022119,294 milesMD

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle had sat for a while and the battery was drained and needed to be recharged. After the recall repair, the vehicle operated as needed for one day and would fail to restart the following day. The contact had the battery replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,294.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 3, 2022IN

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 Southside Hyundai. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a "Charging System" warning was displayed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai (8775 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123) where the failure cause was diagnosed as a faulty battery. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local Auto Zone where he purchased a battery and had it replaced. The vehicle was towed to Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired under a recall again but they would submit paperwork to the manufacturer for a good will repair. The contact stated that he was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer declined to provide the repair because the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email as the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Sep 12, 2022180,000 milesCA

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 mileage was approximately 180,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Structure › Body
Filed Aug 23, 2022SC

It started with the back seat interior locks sticking. It has now turned into the back seat interior handle broken off. The other side is barely hanging on. My children are the usual passengers in the back seat and they are unable to open the doors to get out of the car.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 28, 2022NM

2012 HYUNDAI VERA CRUZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 20V-705. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAD SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETE BUT, DID NOT HONOR THE RECALL.

Engine
Filed Mar 17, 2022OR

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 alternator replacement as well as proof of the (first - there were multiple) battery replacements before there was a 'solution'. Hyundai won't reimburse me for these.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Feb 18, 2022170,000 milesFL

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 alternator; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

Air Bags
Filed Jan 15, 2022CA

On September 26, 2021 the airbag indicator light in my 2012 Hyundai Veracruz remained illuminated upon starting the vehicle. Around a day later, the airbag light stopped illuminating. Around a month later, I received a letter from Hyundai regarding a warranty extension to cover the clock spring, so I contacted my local Hyundai dealership. Tracy Hyundai indicated that the clock spring is fine, however there is a faulty passenger side occupant sensor. The fault code cleared; however this creates a safety issue as it is unknown if the front passenger airbags would deploy in the event of an accident. Tracy Hyundai indicated that Hyundai Corporation no longer makes this part so there is no available resolution. I contacted Hyundai Corporation, however they could not assist and referred me to contact the dealership.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 4, 2022NJ

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.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Nov 29, 2021135,000 milesTX

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 aware of the issue but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Oct 8, 202197,085 milesFL

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 was oil leaking into the alternator. However, the part to do the recall repair would not be available until mid-January of 2022. The dealer informed the contact that it was safe to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,085.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 29, 2021GA

My vehicle (2012 Veracruz) is currently under Recall Campaign #197 for Hyundai. This INCOMPLETE recall has been in place since November 2020 with NO SOLUTION PROVIDED yet as of July 2021. I have owned this vehicle for six years, and have already had to replace the alternator TWICE (2015 & 2019) due to the very same issue with the oil leak on the alternator. I 2019, my Veracruz DIED in the MIDDLE OF THE ROAD when the alternator suddenly went out. I was the EXACT SERIOUS SAFETY RISK indicated in this current Recall #197. I am now the mother of a newborn baby and two year old son. This is our primary family vehicle. We ARE UNABLE to rely on it as a safe and dependable vehicle for our family because of the OPEN and INCOMPLETE recall. The dealership has told me that I have to pay out of pocket for any diagnostic and repair at this point, even if tied to the recall. (I can apply later for reimbursement.) I want Hyundai to give a time expected for a solution to this recall IMMEDIATELY or I want Hyundai/dealership to pay for any diagnostic and repair services that may be related to this recall #197 and alternator issue. This is UNACCEPTABLE. I have contacted Hyundai Customer Care and been told that since my car is out of warranty, I must pay for any diagnostic and repair for alternator issues. Again, UNACCEPTABLE when I am receiving monthly notices from Hyundai that there is a clear alternator problem and safety concern. When is the solution to this recall going to be provided? When

Electrical System
Filed Jun 29, 2021IL

In 2018 I had to replace my alternator as it failed while at a stop light. My dash warning lights illuminated so I pulled over to the curb and turned the vehicle off. I was not able to start the car back up and had to have it towed home. I noticed that there is evidence of oil leaking again… it is over the alternator as well as other parts under the hood. I also notice oil in my driveway where I park my car. I am concerned that the alternator will fail again as Hyundai still have no remedy for the issue.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jun 21, 2021100,000 milesMA

The contact's wife owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power as several warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cover gasket had leaked oil onto the alternator. The contact had both the alternator and the cover gasket replaced. Almost a year later, the same failure occurred and he had the cover gasket replaced again by the same mechanic.The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall but the contact had not yet received a response.The contact recently took his vehicle to the same mechanic for a maintenance check and was informed that his cover gaskets were leaking oil yet again. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

EngineFire
Filed Jun 21, 2021180,000 milesME

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Vera Cruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. Additionally, The contact stated that while the vehicle was running, unattended there was an abnormal odor of burning oil detected. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 180,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed May 28, 2021IL

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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed May 20, 2021FL

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 unavailable. The dealer was notified several times about the recall however, each time the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed May 18, 202193,000 milesAZ

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 UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE AND THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 93,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed May 17, 2021100,000 milesMO

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 UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE DEALER HOWEVER, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN THE RECALL NOTICE THAT WAS RECEIVED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT AND FOB WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE IDLING. THE CONTACT HAD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION TWICE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PRESENTLY INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT WAS SCHEDULED FOR ANOTHER TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT WHEN THE RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Engine
Filed May 14, 202145,000 milesOK

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FRANK FLETCHER HYUNDAI (3111 E 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ALTERNATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED TO DUE OIL DRIPPING ON THE ALTERNATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL YEARS PRIOR THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT EDMOND HYUNDAI (14137 N BROADWAY EXT, EDMOND, OK 73013) UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER FOUND NO ISSUES AT THE TIME. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE FAILURE. THE DEALER EDMOND HYUNDAI WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE OR THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

Electrical System
Filed May 4, 2021MN

THE CAR WILL NOT START. IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT ACTIVATE. THIS HAPPENS MOSTLY AFTER SITTING OVER NIGHT AND ON LONG TRIPS. A FEW TIMES IT STARTED AFTER HAVING THE BATTERY CHARGED FROM ANOTHER CAR. SOMETIMES IT STARTS AFTER 10 MINUTES OF TRYING TO START IT. IT HAPPENED ROUTINELY ON A 2000 MILE ROAD TRIP. 3 HYUNDAI DEALERS COULD NOT FIND AN ANSWER. IT HAPPENED RARELY FOR 4 MONTHS UNTIL THE RETURN 2000 MILE ROAD TRIP.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Mar 16, 2021NY

TL* 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 UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Mar 12, 202197,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 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. PEARSON HYUNDAI (9530 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ENGINE OIL LEAKING ONTO THE ALTERNATOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Engine
Filed Mar 8, 202160,000 milesNY

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER DUNCAN HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 2050 ROANOKE ST, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO A LACK OF SUFFICIENT OIL IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 7, 2021OH

VEHICLE HAS OIL LEAKING ONTO ALTERNATOR. TOOK TO DEALER TO HAVE FIXED PER RECALL 197. DEALER SAID PROBLEM DID NOT EXIST AND INSTEAD TRIED TO CHARGE ME FOR MULTIPLE OTHER REPAIRS INCLUDING DAMAGE THEY DID TO VEHICLE WHILE PERFORMING INSPECTION. IF YOU PUT YOUR HAND ON THE BACK OF THE ALTERNATOR, YOUR HAND COMES OUT WITH OIL ON IT.

Engine
Filed Jan 14, 2021102,000 milesIL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WHILE MAKING A TURN. THE OIL LEVEL AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE ALTERNATOR REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THAT THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEREFORE THERE WOULD BE NO REIMBURSEMENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000.

Engine
Filed Sep 8, 2020NE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE ALTERNATOR AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUTOFF WHILE DRIVING. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AT SOUTH CHARLOTTE HYUNDAI LOCATED AT 8525 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SAME DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A THIRD TIME AND THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED AGAIN FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT, OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

Engine and Engine Cooling
Filed Jun 25, 2020150,000 milesAL

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT CAPITOL HYUNDAI MONTGOMERY LOCATED AT 2820 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116. THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER 50,000 MILES AND THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY THE SAME DEALER. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE DEALER TOLD THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE FOR A THIRD TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

Engine
Filed May 6, 202092,000 milesTX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WAS CALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS JUMP STARTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER AND STALLED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTOMAX FORD (3301 E CENTRAL TEXAS EXPY, KILLEEN, TX 76543) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT CYLINDER BANK VALVE COVER GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V415000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 26, 2020129,000 milesAL

I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A 2 LANE DIVIDED HIGHWAY. AS I WAS TURNING I LOST STEERING POWER AND MY BRAKE LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON. I WAS EVENTUALLY ABLE TO REGAIN STEERING AFTER CROSSING BOTH LANES OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE ALTERNATOR BELT WAS REPLACED. THE VERY NEXT DAY THE EXACT SAME THING OCCURRED EXCEPT THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEAL THAT HAPPENED FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF STEERING AND THE BATTERY LIGHT COMING ON.THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN TO LOSE STEERING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. I HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED THE ABS SENSOR, EMERGENCY BRAKE SENSOR, AND ESC SENSOR COMING ON. REPLACING THE ABS SENSOR ON BOTH SIDES CORRECTED THAT ISSUE.

Electrical System
Filed Feb 23, 202020,000 milesGA

THE BATTERY DON'T CHARGE UNLESS THE AIR CONDITIONER IS ON.

Unknown or Other
Filed Mar 28, 2019LA

THE CAR IS STILL HAVING THE OIL LEAK ON TO THE ALTERNATOR LIKE THE RECALL STATED. THIS IS MY 3RD TIME REPLACING MY ALTERNATOR ON A BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT OFF THE LOT.

Electrical System
Filed Jan 28, 2019183,000 milesMD

THE 2012 VERACRUZ WAS PURCHASED IN AUGUST 2015, FROM WALDORF HYUNDAI, WALDORF MARYLAND. DECEMBER OF 2015, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BATTERY UNDER WARRANTY. 2016, THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 2017 THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED AND WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. 2018 THE VALVE COVER GASKET FAILED AND THE DEALERSHIP (WALDORF HYUNDAI) REFUSE TO COVER THE REPAIR COST. UNDER PROTEST AND A COMPLAINT FILED WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATE JULY 2018, THE GASKET WAS REPAIRED. JANUARY 2019, THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR. SECOND COMPLAINT FILED WITH HYUNDAI CORPORATE, AND CURRENTLY WE ARE DISPUTING IF HYUNDAI SHOULD COVER THE REPAIR COST. UPON PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, THE DEALERSHIP NEVER DISCLOSED THE 2014 RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THE GASKET HAS FAILED AT LEAST TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE AND THE ALTERNATOR, SPARK PLUGS, AND BATTERY HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY EACH TIME HAVING TO BE TOWED TO WALDORF, HYUNDAI. THE VEHICLE IS A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AND HAS PROVEN TO BE UNRELIABLE. HYUNDAI DOES NOT HAVE A SOLUTION TO THE RECALL ( 14V415000) IN 2014, AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN SOLD. THE VEHICLE SERVICE RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE DEALERSHIP.

Structure › Body
Filed Dec 19, 2018AZ

GLASS SUN ROOF WOULD NOT CLOSE AND STUCK IN OPEN POSITION. HYUNDAI DEALER'S REPORT IS THAT TRACKS ARE CRACKED OPEN DUE TO SUN DAMAGE. ALSO THAT VALVE COVERS ARE LEAKING ON TO THE ALTERNATER

Electrical SystemFire
Filed Oct 30, 201888,000 milesGA

THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THEN THE ENGINE AREA BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN A FIRE SPARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO BE CALLED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE CAR WAS AT A GAS STATION AND WAS NOT MOVING.

Complaints 1-50 of 65, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2008
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
2012 — this page65340Routine
2011106500Routine
201091550Routine
200924400Routine
2008231720Above average
2007145660Routine

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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Sep 22, 2023. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.