Hyundai Veracruz Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Hyundai Veracruz across 6 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (46). The words owners use most often: “onto alternator” (16% of reports).
- 154engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Onto alternator: mentioned in 25 of 154 complaints (16%)
- Oil leaking: mentioned in 23 of 154 complaints (15%)
- Cover gasket: mentioned in 20 of 154 complaints (13%)
- Engine cooling contacted: mentioned in 19 of 154 complaints (12%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 89 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 154 complaints, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Veracruz engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 16 | 25% | 114,500 |
| 2011 Veracruz | 27 | 25% | 140,000 |
| 2010 Veracruz | 29 | 32% | 137,500 |
| 2009 Veracruz | 7 | 29% | 92,093 |
| 2008 Veracruz | 46 | 20% | 129,000 |
| 2007 Veracruz | 29 | 20% | 107,012 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that upon further inspection, there was an engine oil leak that was…
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…
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after starting the engine and shifting into drive(D), the engine immediately shut off. The vehicle could not be restarted, and the battery failed. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The cause of the…
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The vehicle The contact stated that while driving, The approximate failure mileage was 202,427. The oil light illuminated, looked and there was no oil. The vehicle knocked. the vehicle stalled.
The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil, and over time, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle, with a significant amount of oil leaking from the vehicle, resulting in engine damage. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Veracruzs have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 154 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Hyundai Veracruz. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Veracruz engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Hyundai Veracruz?
The most frequent phrase is “onto alternator”, in 25 of 154 complaints, followed by “oil leaking” (23).
Other Hyundai Veracruz problems
- Electrical System problems (186)
- Engine problems (179)
See all Hyundai Veracruz problems.