Four problems related to engine head gasket leaking have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz based on all problems reported for the 2011 Veracruz.
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that she became aware that engine oil was leaking onto the alternator. The contact took the vehicle to massey Hyundai (1706 massey blvd, hagerstown, MD 21740) where they discovered that the front and rear valve gaskets were leaking. They also confirmed that the engine oil leaked onto her alternator and that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vehicle was previously received the free repair under the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
While I was driving my vehicle, the battery light came on and quickly I lost power and my ability to control the vehicle. I was able to get it to the side of the road and towed. The alternator was replace and car was driving fine. 2 weeks later, the battery light came back on. I inspected the alternator and could see oil visible on the alternator. I did some quick research and found that there was a recall for a valve gasket leak onto the alternator on my 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, that had been fixed in 2014. Now having the same exact issue. Hyundai of chantilly, va confirmed, but will not cover charges to repair. This is extremely dangerous, as I was driving with my 2 year old twins when the car shut down.
The oil pan or oil pan gasket leaks slowly under the engine. I was told that it is a known issue with most Veracruz that they should fix for free. This issue has been there since I bought the vehicle & I'm waiting for them to fix this recall issue too.
Following email sent to Hyundai dear sir: I have a 2011 vercruz with 27499 miles that I have loved until January 19, 2014. While traveling at 50mph, the car suffered catastrophic loss of all electrical power: no power straining, no power brakes, no engine power. It could not be restarted. By researching the net, I have learned that this problem has been described many times before. An oil gasket leaks that drips oil on the alternator producing loss of all electrical power and a dead engine. My dealer, l------n Hyundai, did the repair work, only charging me for the depleted battery. Nor were tow charges reimbursed. They concluded that oil had leaked from the gasket, destroying the alternator. I regard this has a serious safety issue. If the problem recurs for me, or for others; serious injury or loss of life could result. I request that you issue a national recall and permanent fix for this problem. I will be contacting the national highway traffic safety administration. ------ ---------.