2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (17) · Engine And Engine Cooling (15) · Electrical System (11)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
40 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
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.
Service bulletins (48)
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 191,000 mi“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…”
2026-04-06 · Vehicle Speed Control“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…”
2024-11-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 🔥 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. no medical attention was needed. the fire departm…”
2024-08-13 · 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 …”
2024-05-31 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 239,382 mi“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 a…”
2024-05-23 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 186,000 mi“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…”
2024-05-01 · 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.…”
2024-03-06 · 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 "r…”
2024-01-08 · 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 a…”
2023-12-28 · Engine · 151,428 mi“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 wh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.