Engine complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Vera Cruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The contact stated the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning indicator light was illuminated. Additionally, The contact stated that while the vehicle was running, unattended there was an abnormal odor of burning oil detected. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage 180,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact's wife owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle began to lose power as several warning lights illuminated the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cover gasket had leaked oil onto the alternator. The contact had both the alternator and the cover gasket replaced. Almost a year later, the same failure occurred and he had the cover gasket replaced again by the same mechanic.The contact then received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road with assistance. The contact stated she was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was oil leaking from the front cylinder bank cover gasket and dripping onto the alternator. The contact stated that the alternator was replaced for a second time however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated the vehicle had an abnormally strong burning oil odor. …
The contact owns a 2011 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 not yet available. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning oil odor while idling and while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that as a former independent mechanic, he had inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was oil leaking near the valve cover gasket and onto the alternator. The manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment with the dealer on the contact's behalf. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the recall parts needed to be ordered. …
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received NHTSA Campaign Number 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling).The contact stated that while driving, the battery warning light was illuminated. There was an abnormal smoke odor and also a burning rubber odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that oil was leaking into the engine and onto the alternator. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the mechanic was unable to repair the vehicle until May 2022. The manufacturer was not contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 30-40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact was unsure whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into the parking lot of his workplace and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that sometime after the repair, the vehicle would make abnormal rattling sounds while driving. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. …
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 40-45 MPH, the ABS warning light, seatbelt warning light, and other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact veered to the side of the road but could not restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the same independent mechanic who replaced the alternator a second time; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. …
The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle inadvertently lost power. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The independent mechanic came to the contact's residence and diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced, and the vehicle restarted. The alternator warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic advised the contact to get the vehicle towed to the dealer as the alternator had failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket had caused the alternator to fail. …
Related recalls (2)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Veracruz years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2008 (94), 2007 (66), 2011 (63), 2010 (55) and 2012 (34) model years. Engine complaints make up 41% of all complaints for the 2008.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Veracruz engine problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 20V-705 (seals/gaskets, Nov 13, 2020); 14V-415 (engine, Jul 8, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Veracruz engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 124,000 miles; 8% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the engine (1 mentions), followed by the cooling system › hoses/lines/piping/fittings (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.