2011 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is related to a repeat failure of recalls 121/197 of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. Oil leaks down from the top valve gasket onto the alternator causing a random and erratic electrical disturbance and failure that can happen at any time causing serious risk of safety. With the alternator being…”
filed Aug 7, 2025
“I was driving on the freeway all of a sudden my car shuts down on me I had the to replace the Starter, fuel pump, alternator, and spark plugs to the vehicle after replacing all that the car starts but it will eventually shut down on me so during the times I was trying to fix my car I received a…”
filed Aug 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Veracruz | 19 | 30% |
| 2010 Veracruz | 27 | 30% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 4 | 17% |
| 2008 Veracruz | 51 | 22% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 38 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.