Oil/lubrication: seals/gasketsRecall 20V-705 · 2007–2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Motor America recall 20V-705 covers 60,097 2007–2012 Hyundai Veracruz for a oil/lubrication: seals/gaskets problem, reported to NHTSA on November 13, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 31% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V705000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles that were previously recalled under recall number 14V-415. Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
The risk
An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the valve cover gasket and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 7, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 197.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
31%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,913 vehicles were listed as unreachable.