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2012 Hyundai Veracruz

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NHTSA Safety Ratings

2012 Hyundai Veracruz SUV AWD

Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★☆

2012 Hyundai Veracruz SUV FWD

Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★☆

Recalls(3)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

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.

Campaign: 14V415000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS

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.

Campaign: 20V705000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

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.

Campaign: 23V651000

Consumer Complaints(65 total, showing 10)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE

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, HYDRAULIC

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.

Fire reported

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

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

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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

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.

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