2011 Hyundai Veracruz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (27) · Engine And Engine Cooling (25) · Electrical System (10)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
64 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (5)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/Lubrication:seals/Gaskets 2020-11-13 · campaign 20V705000 · 60,097 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2014-07-08 · campaign 14V415000 · 61,122 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, m
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Equipment 2011-10-06 · campaign 11E041000 · 2,398 vehicles
Defect: CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.
Risk: WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Fix: CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713.
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Electrical System 2024-05-10 · 24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign
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 anti-th
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What owners report
2025-08-07 · Unknown Or Other“this is related to a repeat failure of recalls 121/197 of the 2011 hyundai veracruz. oil leaks down from the top valve gasket onto the alternator causing a random and erratic electrical disturbance and failure that can happen at any time causing serious risk of safety. with the alternator being damaged in this form also put other potential electric…”
2025-03-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 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 not yet available. the contact stated that there was an abnormal burning oil odor while idling and while driving the…”
2024-12-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2011 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 local dealer was contacted. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the man…”
2024-08-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i was driving on the freeway all of a sudden my car shuts down on me i had the to replace the starter, fuel pump, alternator, and spark plugs to the vehicle after replacing all that the car starts but it will eventually shut down on me so during the times i was trying to fix my car i received a recall letter in the mail took it dealer buerkle hyun…”
2024-05-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“the contact owns a 2011 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 manufacturer was not made aware of t…”
2024-04-29 · Engine · 184,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 hyundai veracruz. the contact stated that the lights were abnormally dim on the instrument panel, while downshifting. in addition, it was discovered that engine oil was leaking onto the alternator. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and confirmed that the vehicle was leaking engine oil onto the al…”
2023-11-27 · Service Brakes“my system has not failed at this point. however, i am very concerned about the potential abs brake potential fire hazard. i have always kept my vehicle in the garage. now i have to expose it to weather conditions. i am parking outside away from structures as instructed in the recall. i constantly transport 2 grandchildren in car seats in my hyu…”
2023-08-04 · Engine“tired of engine and electrical failures. as recently as 7/11/2023, i brought my vehicle, 2011 veracruz limited fwd suv, to the brandon (fl) hyundai delaer for a supposed recall repair. i brought in the car, and picked it up the following day, and was assured that the recall (due to "leaky head gaskets") was taken care as well as the check engine (c…”
2023-07-27 · Engine“engine failed due to oil leakage…”
2023-05-17 · Engine“the car would not start so we had it towed to a local repair shop. (the closest hyundai dealer is located 91 miles (182 round trip). the local shop diagnostics indicated an oil leak in the valve cover gasket which dripped onto the alternator and the drive belt. the obvious way to fix the problem was to replace the valve cover gasket, the alternato…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.