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2011 Hyundai Veracruz Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the engine (59% of complaints, typically around 125,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Veracruz model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2011 Hyundai Veracruz problems
Engine
63 complaints · 59%Half of these problems showed up before 125,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Recall relating to oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket completed. Repairs were completed by authorized representative of Hyundai including replacement of the alternator. Front cylinder still is leaking and new alternator is now contaminated. The alternator being contaminated will cause the system…
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that engine oil was leaking onto…
Electrical
36 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator.
Vehicle driven on highway at 60 MPH and engine check sign came on, then car sign as antitheft sign appeared than tpc sign and navigation direction sign in mirror all kept blinking on and off. Vehicle started to slow down but speedometer stuck to 60 MPH. Vehicle dropped speed gradually and I was afraid that other…
Hyundai announced the following recall in november 2020. To date they have done nothing to remedy the problem. My vehicle had this problem and failed while driving on the freeway in 2016. I repaired the problem back then at my expense but my vehicle should be assessed by Hyundai and cleared or additional repairs made.…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
When opening the door, the interior driver's door handle was catching on the door panel. This went on for several months until I pulled the mechanism to open the door and the handle broke. The plastic part physically broke. I now have to roll down the window electronically and open the door from the outside. Exiting…
While opening driver's interior door handle, handle broke making it impossible to open the vehicle from the inside. The passenger door handle broke 3 months ago. The vehicles interior door handles keep breaking which makes an emergency exit from the vehicle extremely difficult.
Brakes
6 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2011 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 not yet available. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning oil odor…
Fuel system
6 complaints · 6%This vehicle suffers from design/manufacture defect. The valve cover gasket is defective. It leaks oil which fouls the alternator resulting in catastrophic loss of electrical systems including transmission function and steering control. All this occurred during ordinary driving resulting in near collision and total…
Nhtsa campaign #14v415000 was issues for recall of faulty valve cover gasket that can leak and short out alternator, causing loss of power while driving. Our Veracruz has now had this valve cover replaced three times since this recall was issued, twice now in the last year. This time, 4/2018, the alternator was…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 6%Passenger side interior door latch snapped in two. The vehicle was stationary at the time of the breakage. Safety concern about the jagged edge of the broken plastic piece, as well as the concern over having to exit the vehicle in an emergency.
Lights
4 complaints · 4%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.
While driving with headlights on, when the turn signal is used, the headlights turn off. This happened once prior to this vehicle and the dealer replaced the switch assembly under warranty. It is now occurring again; however, I was told it is out of warranty. My research finds that this is a common problem with some…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
I purchase this vehicle in 2011, ever since the first month of ownership the TPMS light continuously goes on and off. I have had the vehicle in to the Hyundai service center numerous times, roughly once a month for over a year, for this very problem. Today, 12/28/12, my vehicle is back in the shop. I was called by the…
Since I purchased this vehicle brand new , the TPMS light comes on intermittendly . Took the car in multiple times and Hyundai said they cannot fix it unless the light is on at the to me of repair , looking around the web , just about anyone that owns this vehicle has the same issue , this is a distraction while…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2011 Hyundai Veracruz recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: seals/gaskets
Risk: An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed september 7, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: 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.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to owners on september 3, 2014. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 121.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: 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.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on april 22, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Full defect summary
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 informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (63 complaints, typically around 125,000 miles); electrical (36 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); body and structure (6 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2011 a bad year for the Hyundai Veracruz?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Veracruz model year since 2000, with 106 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.