Every 2012 Hyundai Veracruz recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000
Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V651000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 20V705000
Nov 13, 2020Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/Gaskets
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V705000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 14V415000
Aug 7, 2014Engine and Engine Cooling:Engine
- Problem
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 14V415000 →
2012 Hyundai Veracruz complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, reporting 4 fires. Hyundai has issued at least 46 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System21
- Engine19
- Engine and Engine Cooling16
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic8
- Exterior Lighting3
- Unknown Or Other3
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (11)
- Equipment (8)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (6)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (5)
- Power Train (5)
- Steering (4)
Read Hyundai Veracruz owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“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.”
2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZNov 25, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11627287
Fire
“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.”
2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZJun 21, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11421706
Fire
“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.”
2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZOct 30, 2018
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11144000
Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. WHILE DRIVING, SMOKE WAS SEEN UNDER THE HOOD. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE ONTO THE ALTERNATOR.”
2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZAug 21, 2017
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11018693
“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.”
2012 HYUNDAI VERACRUZAug 10, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11755872
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