Hyundai Veracruz Recalls (2010-2012)
The Hyundai Veracruz has been the subject of 4 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2012 model years. They cluster mostly around the engine and engine cooling, service brakes, and exterior lighting.
The Hyundai Veracruz scores 66 out of 100 (grade B), a better-than-average recall record. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 25% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 25% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 4 campaigns span 3 model years of the Hyundai Veracruz. The single largest affected 1,649,478 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Veracruz problems owners report.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Hyundai Veracruz may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Hyundai Veracruz recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Hyundai Veracruz recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2012 Hyundai Veracruz Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, involving the engine and engine cooling and service brakes.
2011 Hyundai Veracruz Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, involving the engine and engine cooling, service brakes, and exterior lighting.
2010 Hyundai Veracruz Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, involving the engine and engine cooling, service brakes, and exterior lighting.
Every Hyundai Veracruz recall in detail
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,649,478
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2024
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V651000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz
- Vehicles in this recall
- 60,097
- Reported
- Nov 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2021
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 20V705000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz
- Vehicles in this recall
- 61,122
- Reported
- Jul 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Nov 3, 2014
Defect: 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.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 14V415000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Hyundai Veracruz
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,712,336
- Reported
- Apr 1, 2013
- Owners notified
- Apr 22, 2013
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
NHTSA campaign number 13V113000.
Common questions about Hyundai Veracruz recalls
- Does the Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 4 recall campaigns on record for the Hyundai Veracruz across the 2010 to 2012 model years. The most common areas are the engine and engine cooling, service brakes, and exterior lighting.
- How many times has the Hyundai Veracruz been recalled?
- The Hyundai Veracruz has 4 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2012 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Hyundai Veracruz recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,649,478 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Hyundai Veracruz model year has the most recalls?
- The 2010 Hyundai Veracruz has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Hyundai Veracruz has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.