2012 Hyundai Veracruz engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 10, 2026
“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…”
filed May 19, 2023
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 and Engine Cooling problems in other Veracruz years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Veracruz | 27 | 25% |
| 2010 Veracruz | 29 | 32% |
| 2009 Veracruz | 7 | 29% |
| 2008 Veracruz | 46 | 20% |
| 2007 Veracruz | 29 | 20% |
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.