2007 Hyundai Veracruz: engine failure

Filed Jul 28, 2026 · Engine · ME

The charging system and alternator failed due to a known safety recall involving an oil leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket. The oil leaked onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in the engine stalling. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership and is available for inspection upon request. The engine stalled unexpectedly without any warning, creating a serious safety hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. The failure occurred because the recalled defect caused the charging system to fail. The vehicle is currently at the Hyundai dealership, where the failure has been confirmed. The vehicle has been inspected by the Hyundai dealership. Hyundai has replaced the alternator under the applicable safety recall but has declined to cover the engine failure under the recall warranty. Based on the circumstances of this incident, I believe the engine failure was directly caused by the recalled defect. According to the recall, oil leaking from the front cylinder bank cover gasket can drip onto the alternator, causing the charging system to become inoperative and resulting in an engine stall. My vehicle experienced this exact sequence of events. There were no warning lights or prior indications of a problem before the engine stalled unexpectedly. Although Hyundai acknowledged the recall condition by replacing the alternator, it has denied responsibility for the resulting engine damage, despite the engine failure occurring immediately after the recalled oil leak caused the charging system to fail. I am requesting that Hyundai honor the intent of the recall warranty by covering all damage directly resulting from the recalled defect, including the engine failure.

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Steering · 113,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. While turning the vehicle, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact had to exert force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle's power seized and the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Engine · 183,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that there was an oil leak in the valve cover gasket causing oil to leak onto the alternator causing to fail as well. The certified mechanic diagnosed that the valve cover gasket and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v415000 (engine). The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2016 · Engine · 119,000 miles · GA

Recall from hyundai: an oil leak from the front cylinder bank valve cover gasket could cause enough oil to drop onto the alternator to damage it, resulting in a failure of the charging system. If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, causing the engine to lose power and the vehicle to stop running; an unexpected engine failure while driving increases the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is not telling owners that this recall eventually causes the failure of the engine as it happened to me and I have now been without a car for more than 3 weeks, waiting to hear from hyundai corporate if they are going to fix the problem. So far, they have not indicated anything. As the oil is leaking, the car never operate at the optimal amount of oil, causing friction in the engine which eventually blocked the pump sending the oil to the top of the engine in my car. Hyundai has been unresponsive to help rectify the situation. Calling on the safety bureau for actions and will be seeking legal advice since my rental bills are adding up. I had to change my alternator twice, prior to the dealer having to change it twice as well within 4 years due to excessive leakage of oil.

Filed Jul 7, 2010 · Fuel system · 19,538 miles · CA

The engine just quit while I was driving on the freeway during morning rush-hour. There was suddenly no response when accelerator was depressed. I managed to glide across 2 freeway lanes to exit freeway while car decelerated. This occurred on oct 7, 2008. I don't recall if at the off ramp red light, the car completely stopped and I restarted it or was barely idling. I do recall the car barely driving (it was trembling/rough idling) the few feet from the red light to the first gas station. I parked it and it would not start up. Hyundai towed it to their dealership. Mechanic diagnosed the problem was: "the throttle body has failed and needs to be replaced." I haven't experienced this again--and had not experienced it before this incident. While I managed to avoid crashing into other vehicles going 50-70 MPH when I glided across the lanes, this was a terrifying experience. (I am submitting this complaint 1-1/2 years after the mechanical failure only because of the serious problems toyota customers have experienced w/sudden acceleration, etc. I just want to ensure that the federal safety agency was informed by hyundai back in 2008 of my potentially deadly engine failure on a freeway during rush-hour traffic. I think they should have had a duty to report this serious failure to you, and if they did, great. In case they didn't, now you know.)