The 2009 Hyundai Veracruz has 2 recalls, both addressing the same issue: a valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank can leak oil onto the alternator, disabling the charging system and causing the engine to stall while driving.
The charging system warning light on the dashboard will typically illuminate before the engine loses power, but if the alternator is damaged by the leaking oil, the vehicle can eventually stop running in traffic. Prior repair attempts under an earlier recall did not fully resolve the issue, which is why a second campaign was issued for the same defect.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, drip onto the alternator, and disable the charging system.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The front cylinder bank valve cover gasket may leak oil onto the alternator, damaging it and causing the charging system to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the alternator and front valve cover gasket at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
