Recall 20V705000: 2007–2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Report received

Nov 13, 2020

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected

60,097vehicles

Model years

2007–2012

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Hyundai Veracruz145 complaints
• 2008 Hyundai Veracruz230 complaints
• 2009 Hyundai Veracruz24 complaints
• 2010 Hyundai Veracruz91 complaints
• 2011 Hyundai Veracruz106 complaints
• 2012 Hyundai Veracruz65 complaints