How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz?

NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Veracruz, which is 37% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Veracruz electrical system?

No related recall is listed in this dataset for the Electrical System component, though several complaint narratives reference a prior alternator/gasket recall campaign that owners say did not fully resolve the issue.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 85,500 miles.

Did any electrical complaints involve a fire?

Yes, one of the 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Veracruz reported a fire, with zero crashes and zero injuries recorded.

How does the 2012 Veracruz compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 model year's electrical complaints made up 37% of all its complaints, the same share as the 2011 model year, while 2010 was lower at 29%.

2012 Hyundai Veracruz Electrical System Problems

NHTSA received 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, 37% of its 65 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 85,500. One fire was reported. No related recall is listed in this dataset for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 37% of 65
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 85,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Alternator failure linked to an oil leak from the valve cover gasket, sometimes causing sudden power loss or stalling while driving.
Headlights and dash lights flicker off for a second or two when the turn signal stalk is used, especially at low city speeds or while turning.
Brake light malfunction that causes the gear shift lever to lock while the vehicle is stationary, even after the brake switch was replaced.
Vehicle fails to start, in one case followed by smoke and an engine-area fire while parked at a gas station.
Loss of power steering assist combined with a brake light indicator warning while turning, tied to alternator belt problems.
Owners report that alternator and gasket problems recurred even after dealer repairs tied to an earlier recall campaign.

When 2012 Hyundai Veracruz electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 28, 2015, latest Apr 6, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Apr 2026; peak Oct 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Veracruz model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200741 (28%)
200875 (33%)
200910 (42%)
201026 (29%)
201139 (37%)
201224 (37%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz?: NHTSA lists 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Veracruz, which is 37% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Veracruz electrical system?: No related recall is listed in this dataset for the Electrical System component, though several complaint narratives reference a prior alternator/gasket recall campaign that owners say did not fully resolve the issue.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on this model year is 85,500 miles.
Did any electrical complaints involve a fire?: Yes, one of the 24 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Veracruz reported a fire, with zero crashes and zero injuries recorded.
How does the 2012 Veracruz compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 model year's electrical complaints made up 37% of all its complaints, the same share as the 2011 model year, while 2010 was lower at 29%.