Hyundai Veracruz fire or smoke problems

Filed Oct 23, 2025 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who discovered there was oil leaking from the valve cover gasket. The mechanic performed an unknown repair, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact became aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); associated with the VIN after the vehicle failed the State Inspection due to the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Brakes · CA · fire

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while parked and unoccupied, the vehicle caught fire. The contact stated she was told by one of her neighbors who tried to extinguish the fire but could not stop the fire. The house was damaged due to the fire. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was needed. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire and the vehicle was currently under investigation. A fire department and police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

ABS Anti-Lock Brake System Failure (ABS Control Unit) As seen in the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN [XXX], for newer year models, The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving. This recall should also include 2008-2010 Hyundai Veracruz's as the ABS Module is the same part number and can leak brake fluid. This can lead to serious injury or death as the car may not function as intended or catch on fire. I noticed a strong burning smell similar to burning toast when the car was dropped off at the shop. My Mechanics noticed my ABS Control Unit had liquid coming out of the poorly sealed module, and told me to report this to the NTSHA. The unit had to be replaced for about $3800. The first symptom is the ESC Light flashing while driving. Others include the AWD Light, Brake Light, ABS Light, and, Traction Control Lights. On many forums like the link shown below other people have experienced this issue on the 2008 Hyundai Veracruz as well. This indicate that the recall should be pushed to ALL Veracruz models. Hyundai should be responsible for the safety of all Veracruz owners just not a few. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 27, 2023 · Brakes · NC

My system has not failed at this point. However, I am very concerned about the potential ABS brake potential fire hazard. I have always kept my vehicle in the garage. Now I have to expose it to weather conditions. I am parking outside away from structures as instructed in the recall. I constantly transport 2 grandchildren in car seats in my Hyundai Vera Cruz. It is very frightening to think my vehicle could possibly catch on fire while driving as well as ignite in my driveway. I just received my recall notice a few weeks ago even though the automakers were aware of it for months. I would like to file a complaint as well as push for an immediate remedy. The issue could potentially be life threatening! Thank you! [XXX] and [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · Engine · 200,000 miles · LA · fire

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual burning smell and noticed the smoke coming from underneath the front engine hood. The contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle safely off the road. The contact stated when she opened the engine hood the engine was on fire. The contact stated that she and her passenger were able to extinguish the fire with water from a nearby residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Engine · MS · fire

The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The fire extinguished itself. The occupants were able to exit the vehicle without injury. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that oil had leaked onto the alternator and the vehicle was unrepairable. The vehicle was not repaired. There were no reported air bag deployments or police reports filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Engine · 97,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact's wife was parking the vehicle, when a burning oil odor was detected and saw smoke coming from under the hood from the front passenger's side. The contact stated that there was an oil leak from the alternator and smoke came from under the gasket valve cover. Coastal hyundai (915 w new haven ave, melbourne, fl 32901) was made aware of the failure relating it to the recall but informed the contact that the remedy was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but referred the contact back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 97,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. * (recall related incident) ts

Filed Jun 17, 2019 · Engine · CO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai veracruz. The contact stated that while in reverse in the process of turning the vehicle around from a hill, the front passenger noticed that there was smoke coming from under the hood of the vehicle. Both the driver and front passenger exited the vehicle and within minutes there was a fire under the hood. The fire department extinguished. A police and fire report were filed. No injuries were sustained. He contact mentioned that due to the fire, the dashboard melted, rubber hoses burned, windshield fractured and the front seats melted. The vehicle at the time of the failure was near a campus dormitory and was towed to the campus parking lot where it remained. The dealer was not contacted. The national consumer affairs department called the contact and requested several information such as a copy of the title, copy of the current registration, inspection authorization form, owners drivers license, list of items lost in the fire, insurance adjusters name/phone number/claim number, and photos/video of the incident. The contact had not called the manufacturer directly. The approximate failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 160,000 miles · TN · fire

Vehicle's engine compartment burst into flames while I was driving, without any warning, there was no collision. Completely destroyed entire front end. Fire department couldn't find the cause. Unknown.

Filed Oct 12, 2018 · Engine · 151,000 miles · IL · fire

My was husband was dropping me off at work driving back home which is less than 5minutes from my job on a street there was a loud pop and the driver on the side was yelling the car was on fire he pulled over took my sweater out of the vehicle and put the fire out.