2012 Hyundai Veracruz: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 65 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (27% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2023
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 .”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2026
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2024
“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.”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2024
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“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.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 2024
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jan 2024
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2023
“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.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Dec 2023
“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. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired in August 2023 at the same local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.”Owner report · Engine · Feb 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2022
“It started with the back seat interior locks sticking. It has now turned into the back seat interior handle broken off. The other side is barely hanging on. My children are the usual passengers in the back seat and they are unable to open the doors to get out of the car.”Owner report · Structure · Aug 2022
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2012 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
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Is the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz reliable?
NHTSA has 65 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The most complained-about area is electrical system (27% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 95,000 miles or less.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.