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2012 Hyundai Veracruz Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 65 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz owner complaints

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, describing incidents dated November 1, 2011 to April 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 34 complaints
  • Electrical System 21 complaints
  • Service Brakes 8 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 3 complaints
  • Air Bags 2 complaints

Of the 65 complaints on file, 4 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11755872 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a…

  • ODI #11729426 · Filed

    Bought car, it was a recall on the vehicle got it fixed then the ESC code came on, stops the car while driving & smoking from rear driver wheel, took to Hyundai was told I needed to get wheel speed sensor, CV axle & valve cover gasket replaced, got it done then it was the starter, radiator , got it…

  • ODI #11627287 · Filed

    The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while parked and unoccupied, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she was told by one of her neighbors who tried to extinguish the fire but could not stop the fire. The house was damaged due to the fire. No injuries were sustained…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz in 1 investigation. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire

NHTSA #23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — Control Unit/Module · NHTSA notice

Reported September 22, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 1,649,478 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.69% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 251 · Owners notified April 10, 2024

Recall group: Hyundai and Kia ABS module fires

Park outside only — fire risk while parked indoors or near structures.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Charging System Failure Caused By Oil Leak

NHTSA #20V705000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Oil/Lubrication — Seals/Gaskets · NHTSA notice

Reported November 13, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 60,097 vehicles

Repair completion: 46.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 197 · Owners notified September 7, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Oil Leak From Front Cylinder Valve Cover

NHTSA #14V415000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported July 8, 2014 · Hyundai Motor Company

Potentially affected: 61,122 vehicles

Repair completion: 69.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 121 · Owners notified November 3, 2014 · Vehicles built December 26, 2006 – July 24, 2012 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Hyundai Veracruz model years

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