2007 Hyundai Veracruz: engine stalls while driving

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 Nov 12, 2023 · Engine · IL

12/2016 purchased vehicle 04/2017 vehicle in for maintenance mechanic notice oil leaking from head gaskets replaced then was informed that there was a recall submitted paperwork to Hyundai reimbursement for recall. Received partial payment. 01/17/2023 vehicle stalled towed to my mechanic same problem head gasket leaking which shorted out alternator and battery. Towed to Hyundai dealer for recall dealer repaired. 11/8/2023 vehicle in for maintenance mechanic saw same problem with head gasket leaking again Hyundai dealer never fixed or used defective parts. Can not get an appointment at Hyundai service until 12/1/2023. Vehicle is leaking oil badly can cause a fire.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Engine · 46,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost electrical power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that engine oil was leaking onto the alternator, causing the alternator and battery to fail. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator, battery, and valve cover gaskets needed to the replaced. Additionally, the dealer diagnosed that the ABS had failed. The alternator and battery were replaced at the owner’s expense. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic for a second opinion on the ABS failure. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the ABS was operating as designed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not cover the repair of the valve cover gaskets as the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The alternator was replaced several times. The ABS warning light, check engine warning light, and stability control warning light was illuminated. The contact later received the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. A second dealer Lynnes Hyundai (401 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield, NJ 07003) was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle also experienced a charging failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 23, 2022 · Engine · TN

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall upon depression of the accelerator pedal with an unknown warning light displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the front valve cover gasket was replaced. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where they inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the recall needed to be performed despite the previous repair; however, the dealer stated that the parts to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that she would be reimbursed once the dealer repaired the recall; the contact was also provided a case number. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 13, 2022 · NY

car stall battery light came on steering became hard

Filed Dec 1, 2021 · Engine · NJ

I need a new alternator and head gasket. I have a recall on my vehicle I have leaks on the alternator car shut off while driving and smoking from underneath the hood. It’s un drivable to dangerous to drive. I was told by a Hyundai dealership in Jersey City on communipaw Avenue that my parts will be here 5-10 days so that can fix it. That’s was in October 4,2021 it’s going 2 months in December. They never called me back I keep calling them. The last time we spoke they said maybe December or January my part might be on a container truck. Which is ridiculous to have to wait all this time . I told them that is my only means of transportation I use for work in my family.

Filed Nov 4, 2021 · Engine · NJ

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 14, 2021 · Electrical · FL

Nov 13,2020 Manufacturer Recall Number197 the federal safety agency Recall Number20V705000 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Summary HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2007-2012 VERACRUZ VEHICLES THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY RECALLED UNDER RECALL NUMBER 14V‑415. AN INOPERATIVE CHARGINIG SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN AN ENGINE STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. this recall has never been addressed and it is my feeling that HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA is just letting it go without corrective actions until all of the models are off the road and they don't have to address this at all, also the problem is well understated as the oil not only gets on the alternator but the belt system that poses an even mere berater risk. if the federal safety agency will monitor each safety recall to make sure owners receive safe, free, and effective remedies from manufacturers according to the Safety Act and Federal regulations, than why are they not addressing this? Although my car had 293000 miles on it it could have made another 200000 miles if HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA would have taken steps to correct this? after sending an email (will upload) they seemed to question me on the vehicle but after learning a junked the car they appear to take the stand that that owe me nothing not even the time of day, and I would like to file a formal complaint against HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA for lack effort to resolve this issue as this year alone I have gotten 5 recall notices stating no repair available?

Filed Jun 11, 2021 · Engine · 135,000 miles · LA

The contact owns 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with oil leaking on to the alternator. The second time that the failure occurred, the contact was driving approximately 45-50 MPH, when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The vehicle was then towed to the same dealer the next day. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the failure related to the federal safety agency 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 failure mileage was 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Consumer stated vehicle has been in the shop for 4 months but did not receive a recall until the second week. Only oil leak on the accelerator was repaired.

Filed Jul 21, 2020 · Engine · 155,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The following day, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The vehicle was jump started but stalled soon after. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v415000 (engine and engine cooling) which she linked to the failure. Serra hyundai service department (1503 gadsden hwy, trussville, al 35235) was contacted and the contact was informed that the recall remedy was already performed on the vehicle. The contact also reached out to an independent mechanic who gave her an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

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 May 5, 2017 · Engine · 151,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 hyundai veracruz. While driving 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the garage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that the contact had to call the dealer manager. The dealer manager was contacted, but there was no response. The contact left a voice message. Case number: 10212461 was provided by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 151,000.