Hyundai Veracruz

48 serious complaints of 65, the most about engine (19) and engine and engine cooling (16); per car on the road, 0.7× this model's usual year. 3 recalls.

What owners report

“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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, May 2023

“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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Sep 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

• Repair program Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 – 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. (23-01-055H, Jun 2023)
• Repair program A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an… (24-01-009H-1, May 2024)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

65 owner complaints · 3 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 trims and features

83 serious complaints of 106, the most about engine (39) and engine and engine cooling (27); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated he noticed that there was oil coming from the alternator. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Jun 2021

“The contact owns a 2011 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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Dec 2022

Fixes and extended coverage

• Repair program Hyundai Motor America is offering steering wheel locks to owners of certain 2011 – 2017MY vehicles that are not eligible for Service Campaign 993 anti-theft software. (23-01-055H, Jun 2023)
• Repair program A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “Class Vehicles”) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with an… (24-01-009H-1, May 2024)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

106 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2011 trims and features

75 serious complaints of 91, the most about engine and engine cooling (29) and engine (28); per car on the road, 1.0× this model's usual year. 5 recalls.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2010 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.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine and engine cooling, Feb 2022

“The contact owns a 2010 hyundai veracruz. While driving approximately 75 mph, all the warning lights illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was discovered that oil was leaking from the front cylinder valve cover gasket onto the alternator, which caused the alternator to fail.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the engine, Oct 2014

91 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–19 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features