What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2011 Hyundai Veracruz

Typical pattern

2% of complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz came in the first year, which is unremarkable for a 2011 vehicle — around the middle of the 203 model-years on record. The median complaint arrives at 9.9 yr in service. The most-reported system is engine (39 complaints), typically at 10.2 yr or about 115,663 miles.

Complaints
149
Median age at failure
9.9 yr
Median mileage
86,500 n=91
Crash / fire / tow
14.8% of reports
Safety recalls
5 1 do not drive

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Engine
39 reports · 115,663 mi
10.2 yr
12.8%
Electrical system
36 reports · 78,000 mi
8.8 yr
5.6%
Engine cooling
27 reports · 140,000 mi
10.4 yr
25.9%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

23V651000 2023-09-22 Do not drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

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.

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

20V705000 2020-11-13
Engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets

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.

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

14V415000 2014-07-08
Engine and engine cooling:engine

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.

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.

13V113000 2013-04-01
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch

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

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.

11E041000 2011-10-06
Equipment

CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION.

WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

In owners’ own words

Electrical system 800 mi 5 mo in service
SINCE ABOUT 800 MILES THE TPMS LIGHT HAS BEEN COMING ON AND STAYS LIT FOR A WHILE AND THEN SHUTS OFF,. ON A RECENT TRIP, THE LIGHT CAME ON AND OFF MORE THAN 10 TIMES. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE WE DO NOT KNOW IF THE TIRE PRESSURE IS LOW OR NOT. THE DEALER AND HYUNDAI SAYS THEY CANNOT REPAIR IT OR DO ANYTHING UNLESS THE LIGHT IS ON WHEN WE GET TO THEIR SHOP. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED. *TT
Electrical system 25,000 mi 3.3 yr in service
HEADLIGHTS FLASH/FLICKER AND/OR TURN OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN RIGHT TURN INDICATOR IS ACTIVATED WHILE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE "ON" POSITION. AT TIMES HEADLIGHTS STAY OUT UNTIL TURN INDICATOR IS DEACTIVATED. VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE MOVING. RARELY REPLICATED ON PURPOSE FOR VERIFICATION. *TR
Electrical system 24,000 mi 4.1 yr in service
CAR SLOWED DOWN AND FINELY QUITE RUNNING. CAR WAS TOWED TO BLOOMINGTON HYUNDAI. REPAIR WAS ACCOMPLISHED AND RECALL WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY CHANGING ALTERNATOR,GASKET CHANGE DONE ON LEFT BANK,AND BATTERY WAS REPLACED. RECALL #121 WAS ACCOMPLISHED AT THAT TIME. PLEASE ENTER RECALL COMPETE ON [XXX] FOR RECALL 121. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine 50,000 mi 5.8 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

Other Veracruz model years

20122011201020082007

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