Hyundai recalls 2012 Veracruz vehicles with potential charging system failure causing engine stalls and crash risks. Owners receive free valve cover gasket repairs.
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2012 Veracruz vehicles due to a charging system that may fail, causing engine stalls and increasing crash risk. Owners should have the valve cover gasket inspected and repaired by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251762-hyundai-2012-veracruz-engine-stall-risk-from-charging-system-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251762-hyundai-2012-veracruz-engine-stall-risk-from-charging-system-failure · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V705000
“Hyundai 2012 Veracruz: Engine Stall Risk from Charging System Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251762-hyundai-2012-veracruz-engine-stall-risk-from-charging-system-failure. Based on NHTSA recall 20V705000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V705000).
Oil leaking from the front cylinder bank cover gasket can drip onto the alternator, causing the charging system to fail. This may lead to engine stalling while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2012 Hyundai Veracruz vehicles with the specific valve cover gasket issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair may face engine stalls during normal driving.
Check if your 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has a valve cover gasket that may leak oil. The recall covers vehicles previously recalled under number 14V-415.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will inspect and repair the valve cover gasket at no cost to fix the charging system issue.
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.
Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Check if your 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has a valve cover gasket that may leak oil. The recall covers vehicles previously recalled under number 14V-415.
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V705000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 20V705000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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