2012 Hyundai Veracruz Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.

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Complaints
77
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#120 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:90,532 mi
Fires:1
#219 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:90,349 mi
Fires:3
#315 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:119,190 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz.

Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,532
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
90,349
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
119,190
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
212,691
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,770,697 vehicles.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module
~1,649,478 affected

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.

20V705000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
~60,097 affected

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.

14V415000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
~61,122 affected

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.

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2012 Hyundai Veracruz — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has 77 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 20 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 90,532 mi); Engine Problems (19 complaints, avg 90,349 mi); Engine & Cooling (15 complaints, avg 119,190 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 111,540 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,770,697 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Veracruz reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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