1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,406 miles

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz Owner Comments

problem #15

Feb 012023

Veracruz

  • 129,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not holding a charge. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired in August 2023 at the same local dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

- Goodyear, AZ, USA

problem #14

Nov 202021

Veracruz

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was an engine oil leak; however, the parts for recall repair were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer failed to install a relay kit as a temporary repair. The contact stated that the parts had not been available for six months. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately however, he was able to restart the vehicle on the second attempt. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was no longer included in the recall. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- South Point, OH, USA

problem #13

Sep 202022

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle slowed down and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that he slowly drove to an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed with a faulty alternator that was covered with oil residue. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) at Ray Skillman Southside Hyundai. The contact stated that prior to the failure, a "Charging System" warning was displayed and the vehicle was taken to the dealer Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai (8775 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123) where the failure cause was diagnosed as a faulty battery. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the local Auto Zone where he purchased a battery and had it replaced. The vehicle was towed to Ray Skillman Avon Hyundai who stated that the vehicle could not be repaired under a recall again but they would submit paperwork to the manufacturer for a good will repair. The contact stated that he was informed by the dealer that the manufacturer declined to provide the repair because the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by email as the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #12

Sep 092022

Veracruz

  • 180,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pasadena, CA, USA

problem #11

Oct 012020

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there were traces of oil leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with an oil leak dripping onto the alternator; however, the dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Parts distribution disconnect. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #10

Nov 012021

Veracruz

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle. The dealer and another dealer, Red McCombs Hyundai Northwest (13663 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78249) were made aware of the issue but informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boerne, TX, USA

problem #9

Oct 082021

Veracruz

  • 97,085 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure stated in the recall a month prior to receiving the recall notification. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic, who replaced the alternator. After receiving the recall notification, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that there was oil leaking into the alternator. However, the part to do the recall repair would not be available until mid-January of 2022. The dealer informed the contact that it was safe to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,085.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #8

Dec 012019

Veracruz

  • 100,000 miles
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 manufacturer had been notified of the recall but the contact had not yet received a response.The contact recently took his vehicle to the same mechanic for a maintenance check and was informed that his cover gaskets were leaking oil yet again. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Hopedale, MA, USA

problem #7

May 262021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Jan 012021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was notified several times about the recall however, each time the contact was informed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 132020

Veracruz

  • 93,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The contact had experienced a failure and the alternator was replaced twice. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bullhead City, AZ, USA

problem #4

Aug 012019

Veracruz

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact had not spoken with the dealer however, it was confirmed that the part was not available within the recall notice that was received. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The battery warning light and fob warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall while idling. The contact had to restart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a certified mechanic who replaced the transmission twice. The failure continued and the vehicle was presently inoperable. The contact was scheduled for another transmission replacement when the recall notification was received. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #3

Mar 012017

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hoosik Falls, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 162021

Veracruz 8-cyl

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Pearson Hyundai (9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that there was engine oil leaking onto the alternator. The failure mileage was 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- North Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 252015

Veracruz

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V415000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired at capitol Hyundai montgomery located at 2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116. The failure recurred after 50,000 miles and the failure was repaired by the same dealer. The failure recurred and the dealer told the contact that the vehicle would not be repaired free of charge for a third time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Wetumpka, AL, USA

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