repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2011 Hyundai VeracruzProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 106 owner complaints about the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 7, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz has problems
106 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
39Engine
36Electrical system
27Engine and engine cooling
6Structure
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Power train
4Tires
4Exterior lighting
4Service brakes, hydraulic
138 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 39 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 36 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 0 |
| Structure | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Tires | 4 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 1 |
| 8 other systems | 13 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2011 Hyundai Veracruz recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets
Risk. An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q1
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. If the alternator is damaged, the charging system warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate, and the engine will lose power and the vehicle will…
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
116kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 25 engine complaints. 36% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles9under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2011 vs. every other Veracruz year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Veracruz median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2011 Hyundai Veracruz safety ratings
2011 Hyundai Veracruz SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Veracruz owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
This is related to a repeat failure of recalls 121/197 of the 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. Oil leaks down from the top valve gasket onto the alternator causing a random and erratic electrical disturbance and failure that can happen at any time causing serious risk of safety. With the alternator being…
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…
The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the lights were abnormally dim on the instrument panel, while downshifting. In addition, it was discovered that engine oil was leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and confirmed…
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