2012 Hyundai Veracruz Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 32%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz, 32% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The fix for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v415000 failed in less than two years. The head gasket leak apparently returned and created an alternator failure that LED to a loss of power and acceleration on the highway and eventual stall out. The vehicle was repaired, but I incurred costs associated with a new battery and the deductible on my service contract. The resolution of the recall needs to be investigated for failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11003712, filed 2017-07, 80,000 miles“I was making a right hand turn onto a 2 lane divided highway. As I was turning I lost steering power and my brake light indicator came on. I was eventually able to regain steering after crossing both lanes of on coming traffic. The alternator belt was replaced. The very next day the exact same thing occurred except there was a loud squeal that happened following the loss of steering and the battery light coming on.this is a significant safety concern to lose steering while driving the vehicle. I had also experienced the ABS sensor, emergency brake sensor, and ESC sensor coming on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311721, filed 2020-02, 129,000 miles“Vehicle lost all power while driving in subdivision was unable to turn steering wheel. Took to repair shop advised the alternator needed to be replaced. Paid to have replaced. Noticed a recall on the Veracruz that was never addressed. On the NHTSA website the recall stated alternator and gasket would be affected but Hyundai is stating it is only for the oil and gasket not alternator.”
NHTSA complaint #11123217, filed 2018-08, 99,528 miles“July 2014: experienced sudden progressive electrical failure while driving. Discovered alternator fouled by leaking oil. Valve cover gasket, alternator replaced at dealership. Rec'd notice of recall 121. January 2015: recall repairs were applied. June 2016: problem recurred as before. Gasket & alternator again replaced. Although repair/replacement done, Hyundai refuses to offer any other remedy or extend warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10971949, filed 2017-04, 75,480 miles“While driving at night with the headlights on, the headlights would go off completely for a moment (perhaps one to two seconds) when the turn signal is used. The headlights always came back on when the turn signal lever was returned to the normal center position. This has happened occasionally for a couple of months, but then it occurred frequently on a recent trip where I was driving at night for about six hours straight on an interstate highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10786718, filed 2015-10, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10251282Feb 12, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10251275Feb 1, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10249707Jan 22, 2024Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10249702Jan 22, 2024Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and…
- 10247611Dec 19, 2023Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and…
- 10247608Dec 19, 2023Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and…
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Veracruz
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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