2012 Hyundai Veracruz: common problems and reliability
An average Veracruz year.
65 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Veracruz?The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz has 65 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Hyundai Veracruz vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Veracruz years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Veracruz?
Across the 6 Veracruz model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2009) to 230 (2008). With 65 complaints, the 2012 Veracruz sits below the model's median of 106.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Veracruz
engine and engine cooling:engine
Campaign 14V415000Hyundai 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.
engine and engine cooling:engine:oil/lubrication:seals/gaskets
Campaign 20V705000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Campaign 23V651000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Veracruz. See the full Veracruz owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Veracruz listings typically run $4,900–$7,486 across 2007 to 2012 model years.
Other Veracruz model years
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