Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Four problems related to engine oil leaking 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 Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 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. Pearson Hyundai (9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that there was engine oil leaking onto the alternator. The failure mileage was 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2021

Vehicle has oil leaking onto alternator. Took to dealer to have fixed per recall 197. Dealer said problem did not exist and instead tried to charge me for multiple other repairs including damage they did to vehicle while performing inspection. If you put your hand on the back of the alternator, your hand comes out with oil on it.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 04/30/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Roadside assistance was called and the vehicle was jump started however, the vehicle loss power and stalled shortly thereafter. The vehicle was taken to automax Ford (3301 e central texas expy, killeen, TX 76543) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 92,000.

4 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. While driving, smoke was seen under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that oil was leaking from the engine onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hanlees Hyundai in fremont, California), but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. In April of 2015, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). Approximately 2,000 miles later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the failure was repaired. Approximately 15,000 miles later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 17,000.




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