2011 Hyundai Veracruz Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 3 Veracruz years
The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has a Complaint Index of 100, the worst of the 3 model years with data (2010 scored 50, 2012 scored 0). It has 106 complaints, 4 recalls, and Engine problems lead with 65 complaints, a 61% share.
- Complaints
- 106
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2011 Hyundai Veracruz problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine65 (61%)
- Electrical System39 (37%)
- Brakes7 (7%)
- Fuel System6 (6%)
- Other6 (6%)
- Structure & Body6 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (4%)
- Steering3 (3%)
- Airbags1 (1%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of braking power at low speed, causing the car to keep moving forward and strike another vehicle.
- Some describe the valve cover gasket leaking oil onto the alternator, leading to loss of electrical systems, transmission function, and steering control while driving.
- The tire pressure monitoring system light turns on and off intermittently, sometimes more than 10 times on one trip, and dealers say they cannot diagnose it unless the light is lit at the shop.
- Interior door handles have broken repeatedly, including on the driver's side, making it hard to exit the vehicle in an emergency.
- Rear door child-lock mechanisms have failed, preventing rear doors from opening.
- High and low beam headlights cannot be adjusted independently, forcing owners to choose between an unsafe aiming angle for one or the other.
2011 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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.
- NHTSA 20V705000Nov 13, 2020Engine60,097 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
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.
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.
- NHTSA 14V415000Jul 8, 2014Engine61,122 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine
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.
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.
2011 Hyundai Veracruz fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2011 compared with other Veracruz years
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz have?
- NHTSA lists 106 complaints for the 2011 Veracruz, led by Engine issues (65 complaints, 61% share) and Electrical System issues (39 complaints, 37% share). Median mileage at failure for engine complaints is 125,000.
- Is the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz the worst year for this model?
- Among the 3 Veracruz model years with data, 2011 has the highest Complaint Index at 100, compared to 50 for 2010 and 0 for 2012, ranking it worst first.
- Does the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2011 Veracruz, covering the brakes, the engine valve cover gasket and alternator, and the electrical stop lamp switch. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz?
- The EPA rates the 2011 Veracruz at 18.5 mpg combined (16.5 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500.