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2012 Hyundai Veracruz Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
12%of 65 total for the year
Median mileage
191,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, 12% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 191,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The contact owns a 2012 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 unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle and the battery was draining quickly after being recharged. …”

NHTSA complaint #11755872, filed 2026-08, 191,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); 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 contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was pushed back to the residence. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591707, filed 2024-05, 239,382 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that after picking up the vehicle from the dealer, the contact became aware that the battery warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery warning light disappeared when the A/C was turned on. The local dealer where the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was contacted, and stated that the failure was not related to the repair recall. The contact stated the technician cleaned the engine and the insulation on the cables fractured due to age and brittleness. …”

NHTSA complaint #11590375, filed 2024-05, 186,000 miles

“The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while parked and unoccupied, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she was told by one of her neighbors who tried to extinguish the fire but could not stop the fire. The house was damaged due to the fire. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was needed. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire and the vehicle was currently under investigation. A fire department and police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was destroyed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11627287, filed 2024-11

“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11608339, filed 2024-08

Related recalls

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012812%
201166%
201067%
2009521%
20085022%
20071611%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Electrical system
21 complaints
Engine
19 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology