2012 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 6, 2026
“I own 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, I called Conceilli Hyundai Service repair service to make an appointment for my hyundai recall for oil leaking on alternator, the closest dealer to my location Conshohocken Conceilli Hyundai which I have called several times over the past month to get repaired. "Rick"…”
filed Mar 6, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the…Campaign 20V705000 · Nov 13, 2020
- Affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover…Campaign 14V415000 · Jul 8, 2014
Engine problems in other Veracruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Veracruz | 39 | 37% |
| 2010 Veracruz | 27 | 30% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 Veracruz | 51 | 22% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 38 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.