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2011 Hyundai Veracruz Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
25%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
140,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 25% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 while idling and while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that as a former independent mechanic, he had inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was oil leaking near the valve cover gasket and onto the alternator. …”

NHTSA complaint #11646730, filed 2025-03, 200,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road with assistance. The contact stated she was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11437630, filed 2021-10, 179,000 miles

“The contact 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11405991, filed 2021-04, 162,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11425038, filed 2021-07, 160,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that no parts were available for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights illuminated and there was no power to the window. …”

NHTSA complaint #11425516, filed 2021-07, 140,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20121625%
20112725%
20102932%
2009729%
20084620%
20072920%

Other parts of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz

Engine
39 complaints
Electrical system
36 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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