2012 Hyundai Veracruz Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
0/100
#3 most-complained of 3 Veracruz years
The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has 65 NHTSA complaints, 3 recalls, and 4 reported fires, with Engine issues making up 54% of complaints. Among the 3 model years with data, it ranks 3rd worst, meaning it has fewer reported complaints than the 2010 and 2011 model years.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2012 Hyundai Veracruz problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine35 (54%)
- Electrical System24 (37%)
- Brakes8 (12%)
- Other3 (5%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
- Steering1 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (2%)
What owners report
- Oil leaks from the front engine cover gasket onto the alternator, producing smoke and in some cases fire under the hood.
- Engine oil leaking created a fire risk even after recall repairs were attempted, with one owner reporting the replacement part was unavailable at 180,000 miles.
- Vehicles have caught fire while parked and unattended, requiring fire department response.
- Headlights briefly cut out when the turn signal is used, sometimes for one to two seconds.
- Brake lights malfunctioned while parked, causing the gear shift lever to lock even after the brake switch was replaced twice.
- A loud abnormal noise came from the rear suspension at low mileage (2,000 miles) that the dealer could not duplicate or repair.
2012 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
3 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.
2012 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.
2012 compared with other Veracruz years
Frequently asked questions
- What problems does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz have?
- NHTSA lists 65 complaints for the 2012 Veracruz, with Engine issues accounting for 54% of them and Electrical System issues 37%. There have been 4 reported fires and 3 recalls, mostly tied to oil leaking from the engine's front cylinder cover gasket.
- Does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz have a recall?
- Yes, three recalls affect it: two engine recalls (14V415000 and 20V705000) covering oil leaks from the valve cover gasket, and one brake-related recall (23V651000) advising owners to park outside due to fire risk.
- How does the 2012 Veracruz compare to other years?
- Among the 3 Veracruz model years with data, 2012 ranks 3rd worst with a complaint index of 0, while 2010 has an index of 50 and 2011 has an index of 100, making 2012 comparatively better within this model.
- At what mileage do 2012 Veracruz engine problems occur?
- The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints is 97,085 miles, and the overall median mileage at failure across all complaint types is 95,000 miles.