2011 Hyundai Veracruz Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has a Caution verdict, ranking 3rd worst out of 6 model years with a complaint index of 60. NHTSA lists 106 complaints, 4 recalls, and 3 crashes, with Engine problems making up 61% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 60/100
- #3 of 6 Veracruz years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 106
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2011 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of braking power at low speed, causing the car to keep moving forward into another vehicle despite heavy brake pressure.
- Interior door handles break repeatedly, sometimes rendering rear or driver doors impossible to open from inside the cabin.
- The tire pressure monitoring system light turns on and off intermittently, with dealers unable to diagnose the issue unless it is lit during service.
- A leaking valve cover gasket fouls the alternator, leading to loss of electrical systems, transmission function, and steering control while driving.
- Headlight beam alignment forces a tradeoff between properly lit low beams and glare-free high beams, with no individual adjustment available.
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
- Is the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, with a complaint index of 60 and 106 complaints logged. It ranks 3rd worst among the 6 Veracruz model years with data.
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Veracruz?
- Engine problems account for 61% of complaints (65 of 106), with a median mileage at failure of 125,000 miles. Electrical System issues follow at 37% of complaints, with a median mileage of 78,000 miles.
- Does the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering this vehicle, addressing brakes, engine oil leaks, and an electrical stop lamp switch. None are do-not-drive recalls, though one advises parking outside due to fire risk.
- Which Veracruz model years should I avoid instead of 2011?
- According to NHTSA data, 2007 and 2008 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 80 and 100. The 2009 model year has a Good verdict with a complaint index of 0.