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#BS-2012-HYUVER-406E2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Based on reports from 74 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 74 complaints, 0 crashes, 5 fires, and 3 recalls.
Top reported problems
warning lights come on for no reason
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
blue tooth connectivity not working properly
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
alternator shorted out
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
33 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 97K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 150K+ miles (12 reports) • Median: 97K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (33 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2012 Hyundai Veracruz: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 45% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, with 33 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 97,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 97K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, with 19 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Lights Issues
Lights complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (3 recalls)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SEALS/GASKETS
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Hyundai Veracruz is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
2012 Hyundai Veracruz vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
This vehicle
74
Class avg
313
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 74 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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