Which year to buy
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 0.7× usual
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 â 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
Every Veracruz year's verdict →
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2012
- Starting prices: +$100 (1 trim; hover for each)
- Engine: 3.8L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing and Variable Intake System → 3.8L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing (all trims)
- Heated seats: Front → Front, Second Row (Limited)
2012 Veracruz trims
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | from $28,345 | from $34,495 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 3.8L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing | 3.8L DOHC 24-valve V6 with Continuously Variable Valve Timing |
| Horsepower | 260 hp | 260 hp |
| Transmission | SHIFTRONIC | SHIFTRONIC |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD / FWD | AWD / FWD |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Touchscreen | — | Optional |
| Apple CarPlay | Optional | Optional |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | — | Infinity + option |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 + option |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Parking sensors | Rear | Rear |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | AWD: Front FWD: — | Front, Second Row |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | — | 2 |
| Exterior | ||
| Sunroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | — | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 17 in | 18 in |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen |
Packages and options (26)
| GLS | Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Navigation Package | — | Optional |
| Entertainment Package $1,250 | — | Optional |
| Premium Package | — | — |
| Mud Guards $105 | Optional | Optional |
| Roof Rack Cross Rails $205 | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $350 | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $50 | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $125 | Optional | Optional |
| Composite Cargo Tray $100 | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit $25 | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System $325 | Optional | Optional |
| iPod Cable $35 | Optional | Optional |
| Athens Blue | Optional | — |
| Black Noir | Optional | Optional |
| Boulder Gray | Optional | Optional |
| Marine Blue | Optional | Optional |
| Sahara Bronze | Optional | Optional |
| Shimmering Silver | Optional | Optional |
| Stone White | Optional | Optional |
| Beige Cloth | Optional | — |
| Beige Leather | — | Optional |
| Black Cloth | Optional | — |
| Black Leather | — | Optional |
| Gray Cloth | Optional | — |
| Saddle Leather | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 65 | Electrical system (21) | — |
| 2011 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 106 | Engine (39) | — |
| 2010 | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4WD, FWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 91 | Engine and engine cooling (29) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 65 |
| 2012 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 65 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 106 |
| 2011 | Hyundai Veracruz SUV FWD | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 106 |
| 2010 | Hyundai Veracruz 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 91 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2012 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
| 2011 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2011 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
| 2010 | Veracruz 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 19 |
| 2010 | Veracruz 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.8 L | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.