NHTSA (USA)CriticalPark Outside
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, potentially starting a fire in the engine compartment.
This page covers 3 recalls, 106 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
For the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, engine and electrical complaints dominate the complaint set, and the two problems are closely connected. Owners frequently report engine oil leaking from the valve cover gasket and dripping onto the alternator. That leak is also the source of most electrical complaints, once oil reaches the alternator, owners describe erratic electrical behavior including dimming instrument panel lights and alternator failure. A burning oil smell while idling or driving is another commonly reported symptom, sometimes noted even before owners identify the leak. Several complaints mention the vehicle was taken to a dealer, though repairs were not always performed. The recurring thread across reports is that the oil leak doesn't stay contained to the engine, it migrates to electrical components and produces secondary failures that show up as instrument cluster dimming or charging system problems.
106
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has 3 recalls, the most serious involving an ABS control module that can cause an engine compartment fire whether the vehicle is parked or in motion.
The fire risk recall covers a broad range of Hyundai models, and the Veracruz falls within the affected population. On the engine side, oil can leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket and drip onto the alternator, damaging it and eventually killing the charging system entirely. When that happens, the battery warning light comes on, the engine loses power, and the vehicle can stall while driving. An earlier repair attempt did not fully resolve this issue for some vehicles, so a separate recall addresses the same gasket leak and charging system failure on cars that had already been through the prior fix. Both engine-related recalls describe the same chain of events: oil finds its way onto the alternator, the alternator fails, and the engine eventually shuts down, raising the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The Anti-Lock Brake System module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, potentially starting a fire in the engine compartment.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
The ABS fuse will be replaced at no cost to restore normal brake system function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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.
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.