general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

16 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz based on all problems reported for the 2012 Veracruz.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2026

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 .

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2024

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.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2023

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.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2022

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle slowed down and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he slowly drove to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty alternator that was covered with oil residue. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) at ray skillman southside Hyundai. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a "charging system" warning was displayed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer ray skillman avon Hyundai (8775 e us hwy 36, avon, in 46123) where the failure cause was diagnosed as a faulty battery. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local auto zone where he purchased a battery and had it replaced. The vehicle was towed to ray skillman avon Hyundai who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired under a recall again but they would submit paperwork to the manufacturer for a good will repair. The contact stated that he was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer declined to provide the repair because the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email as the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2022

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.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2022

This recall only replaces the front cylinder bank cover gasket, but there's oil leaking on to my engine from the other valve gasket cover too. Hyundai wants to charge me $600 to replace that. The car has stopped on the road in the middle of me driving it twice (both in March 2021) - luckily no crash as it was in a residential area. I've paid over $1000 in repairs as Hyundai didn't have a recall 'solution' despite the car not working. I'm including the receipt for the alternator replacement as well as proof of the (first - there were multiple) battery replacements before there was a 'solution'. Hyundai won't reimburse me for these.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an engine oil leak; however, the parts for recall repair were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer failed to install a relay kit as a temporary repair. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for six months. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately however, he was able to restart the vehicle on the second attempt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was no longer included in the recall. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2021

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 available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer and another dealer, red mccombs Hyundai northwest (13663 w interstate 10 frontage rd, san antonio, TX 78249) were made aware of the issue but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall a month prior to receiving the recall notification. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, who replaced the alternator. After receiving the recall notification, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was oil leaking into the alternator. However, the part to do the recall repair would not be available until mid-January of 2022. The dealer informed the contact that it was safe to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,085.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2021

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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai vera cruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. Additionally ,the contact stated that while the vehicle was running, unattended there was an abnormal odor of burning oil detected. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 180,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2020

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 unavailable. The dealer was notified several times about the recall however, each time the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

13 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was traces of oil leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an oil leak dripping onto the alternator; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

14 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2018

The car would not start. Then the engine area began smoking and then a fire sparked. The fire department had to be called to put the fire out. The car was at a gas station and was not moving.

15 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2018

This is regarding a recall to my 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. In November 2014 I had the front valve cover replaced under a recall because it was leaking. It recently started leaking again. When I called the dealership, they said that there was no recall on my vehicle and that I would have to pay for the repair. I writing to inform you that this is still an issue. My vehicle only has 63k miles on it, all maintenance is performed on or ahead of schedule and is garage kept. I paid for the repair out of pocket at a repair shop other than the dealer. This is not an issue that should reoccur with 4 years to a vehicle that is so well maintained. The invoices for both repairs are attached in a pdf file. If other customers are reporting this issue, I believe a second recall needs to be issued. Thank you.

16 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine). The contact believed the recall was unsafe because the manufacturer did not inform the dealer of a remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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