2012 Hyundai Veracruz engine problems
35 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, which is 44% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 44% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 8% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai veracruz. While driving, smoke was seen under the hood. Upon inspection, it was discovered that oil was leaking from the engine onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hanlees hyundai in fremont, california), but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. In april of 2015, the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). Approximately 2,000 miles later, the failure recurred.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
- Electrical system 21 complaints