Hyundai Veracruz engine failure problems

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 Apr 6, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

Bought car, it was a recall on the vehicle got it fixed then the ESC code came on, stops the car while driving & smoking from rear driver wheel, took to Hyundai was told I needed to get wheel speed sensor, CV axle & valve cover gasket replaced, got it done then it was the starter, radiator , got it fixed , then it started slowing down while driving putting the car in limp mode now I need a new engine .

Filed Nov 9, 2024 · Engine · AL

I was driving home from work after picking my [XXX] daughter up from school. The car started making a noise I hadn’t heard before while I was traveling on [XXX] in Huntsville, AL. I got off at the nearest exit to take it to the place that changes my oil. The car didn’t travel more than a few miles before the oil light flashed and car just shut off and wouldn’t start in the second to far right lane of [XXX] It was busy rush-hour traffic and I had to contact AAA for towing as well as non-emergency police to avoid being rear-ended. The police arrived within 15 minutes and the tow truck within 45 minutes. While I waited, I contacted the place that performs my oil changes and was advised that there’s a class action lawsuit against Hyundai for the known issue of engine failure with my vehicle and they advised I have it towed to dealership for repair under the lawsuit. The next day, a mechanic contacted my ex-husband (who contacted AAA for towing of the vehicle) to advise it would be 2 days before diagnosis could occur. I called Friday, November 8th and was told vehicle is past warranty (at 161,000 miles); no appointment was made so would take several weeks to diagnose and I needed to pay $155.99 for diagnosis. I explained details shared with me about lawsuit and was told my vehicle wasn’t included. I contacted Hyundai Corporate and was told the same but advised that they are aware of oil consumption issues which could cause engine failure and asked that they do the right thing and repair vehicle. Claim#[XXX] was provided and I was told to wait for Case Manager to call within 2 business days. It is unfair of these manufacturers to take advantage of unknowing consumers who aren’t mechanics and have vehicles serviced as they should. It’s also unfair to expect those consumers to not trust the information shared by the mechanics servicing the vehicle. I want the vehicle repaired or to receive a check for value of vehicle. It’s fair. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B

Filed Aug 15, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · MN

I was driving on the freeway all of a sudden my car shuts down on me I had the to replace the Starter, fuel pump, alternator, and spark plugs to the vehicle after replacing all that the car starts but it will eventually shut down on me so during the times I was trying to fix my car I received a recall letter in the mail took it Dealer Buerkle Hyundai on August 1, 2024 at the location 3350 Hwy 61 North saint Paul MN 55110. They refuse to fix the recall they claim there is a knock on the engine and I would need to replace the engine that is gonna cost me 8,000 for a use motor only for them to proceed with the recall on the vehicle at this moment I was asked to return the rental and tow my car outta there they won't fix it please help me resolve this issue since I bought this vehicle its been nothing but trouble and stress.

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · 170,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes seized in the middle of the highway. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact's wife and a nearby driver were able to guide the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact's wife raised the hood, and the contact became aware that smoke was coming from the ABS module accompanied by electrical sparks. The contact’s wife turned the vehicle off. The contact noticed that the aluminum ABS module casing was burned. The contact disconnected the battery and the ABS fuse, which stopped the smoke and the electrical sparks. The vehicle was then driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2023 · Engine · IL

Engine failed due to oil leakage

Filed Mar 24, 2022 · Engine · NC

Recall received 9/2021;brought car in for service to Lake Norman Hyundai 9/2021; service department confirmed recall and stated parts needed to be ordered for recall:contacted dealer 12/2021 was informed parts were not due to supply chain and to call back in January 2022. Called early January 2022 part was not in; 1/19/2022 engine light came on and car tugged as I entered my neighborhood: contacted service department to inform engine light was now on; was informed parts were in and to bring car in; brought car in never received call from service; call managing partner Cam Stewart was informed parts were not in for recall and engine failed-was asked if I wanted to trade the car in; replied no I would like the car repaired. Car remained in service who informed the engine failure was not a result of recall. Filed complaint with Hyundai Motor Services, Hyundai Motor Services stood by claim. The recall letter indicates the engine could shut off as a result of recall not being repaired. The time frame of prolonging the repair, in my opinion, is a direct result of car failure. Hyundai has failed and is unwilling to remedy the defect within a reasonable time.

Filed Jul 2, 2021 · Engine · LA

The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence and the contact’s husband inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket onto the alternator and battery. The contact’s husband replaced the alternator and valve cover gasket himself. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact in March of 2021, that there was no remedy for the recall repair. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that the remedy was available however, they would not perform the recall repair due to the engine failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the part was not yet available. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jun 2, 2021 · Electrical · CO

I have received three recall letters form Hyundai VeraCruz regarding an interim recall in January 2021, March 2021 and May 2021. I had the vehicle in for mechanical repairs to the rear brake system in Late February 2021 and was informed there was several leaks noted at the time. Within the next few weeks, I noted that when accelerating onto the highway that the battery light, security light and seatbelt light would flash for about 10 seconds but then go off. . I waited to hear on a repair solution from Hyundai but only received another interim letter in March. In the end of April, I had spoken to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle ,Auto Warehouse of Brighton, and was told Hyundai would have to repair due to the recall. I have contacted three Hyundai service centers and have been told that they are unable to repair under the recall as there has not been a remedy for the recall. On Sunday, May 30, the vehicle was making an odd noise and I asked a mechanic friend to look at it. While inspecting, he stated the bearings in the alternator seized. The vehicle is now not functional, Hyundai Customer Care cannot provide a possible date for the recall to be remedied. This recall has been going on now since November 2020 and is unresolved. I am without a vehicle due to this and have not been provided any possible timeline when the issue may be resolved.

Filed Jul 31, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · UT

Ever since we had a recall with hyundai about replacing the engine's cover, the car has been having problems since. The issue occurred where the car would not start, and would flash many symbols on the dashboard. What would happen is that I would pull the car to the side of the road, wait a couple of seconds, and the car would start again. We went to our local auto service about this issue, but told us that it shouldn't be a big issue. And when this issue occurred the second time, I took the car to hyundai services to see what the problem was. They told me that it was just a fluke and that it will not happen again. But when this issue occurred the third time, similarly to the first and second time, the car stopped running and the symbols flashed. But this time, the engine started to smoke and the car would not start no matter how long I waited. This LED my family to be stuck in the highway and had to call a tow service to pick our car up. When we told hyundai, they told me that the issue is that a rod which was a part of the engine, impaled the engine motor and made a quarter sized hole, which leaked gasoline from the car. We told hyundai that we strongly believe that this issue occurred because of the recall, but they denied and said that we must pay for an engine replacement. We feel wronged by hyundai as these issues occurred after the recall, and the car only has 124,00 miles on it. My family also took extensive care of the car throughout the 10 years we have had this car. My family and I also believe that other veracruz owners might have had a similar issue as ours, so we hope you understand our situation. Thank you.