1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
87,400 miles

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problem #25

Jan 012014

Veracruz

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that his wife was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the alternator needed to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the same failure three years later. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: Southtowne Hyundai of Newnan (800 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan, GA 30263:(770) 253-1407), where it was diagnosed with needing the alternator to be replaced a third time. The vehicle was repaired for a third time. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fayetteville, GA, USA

problem #24

Mar 302021

Veracruz

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced an engine oil leak. The contact stated that the engine oil leaked onto the alternator and caused the alternator to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that recall repairs were completed one-time free of charge. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Millbrook, AL, USA

problem #23

Aug 022022

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced a failure and the vehicle was no longer drivable. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #22

Dec 272021

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) which stated that vehicle owners would receive another letter when parts were available. After several months, the vehicle was taken for an oil change and the mechanic informed her that oil had leaked all over the engine compartment and the alternator. The contact was able to drive back to the residence and then the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced; however, the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. Several days later while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The contact was informed that parts were still not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000. The VIN was not available. Consumer stated no one had a solution car actually broke down while driving on Tuesday, February 15. Corporate had no solution. Consumer was told by National Consumer Affairs to work with dealer and see if they can possibly some aftermarket parts.

- Edison, NJ, USA

problem #21

Jan 162021

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the valve cover gasket was leaking oil. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #20

Jan 312021

Veracruz

  • 131,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the engine suddenly started to fail while the vehicle jerked and hesitated. The vehicle was able to be driven to the local dealer who indicated that engine oil had leaked onto the alternator and the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure later recurred. The contact indicated that the vehicle was later serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V415000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #19

Jan 282022

Veracruz

  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the front valve cover gasket was replaced by the dealer under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, four months later, he noticed that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the rear valve cover gasket. The dealer informed the contact that the recall was specifically for the front valve cover gasket replacement and he would be responsible for the cost of the repair of the rear valve cover gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #18

Feb 072022

Veracruz

  • 55,156 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact had received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the dealer informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no unrepaired recalls associated with the VIN.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #17

Dec 272021

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair and found oil leaking on alt. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The part was not available for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Power failed while driving at 35mph on 7/21.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #16

Jul 152021

Veracruz

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving at 30-40 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The contact was unsure whether there were warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled into the parking lot of his workplace and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that sometime after the repair, the vehicle would make abnormal rattling sounds while driving. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer diagnosed that the alternator and the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact had been awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valdosta, GA, USA

problem #15

Oct 022021

Veracruz

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of oil detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not available. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that a second part of repair would be required. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were backordered until 2022. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #14

Sep 012020

Veracruz

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle shut down and was towed to a certified mechanic. The battery was replaced however, shortly after, the alternator failed the vehicle was towed back to the same mechanic and the alternator was replaced. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer declined to assist because the contact had the vehicle towed and repaired by an independent mechanic. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Morrisville, PA, USA

problem #13

Nov 232020

Veracruz 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that there was an oil leak coming from the engine. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

- North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #12

Apr 132020

Veracruz

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact back to the dealer. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the alternator causing the starter to become inoperable. The starter was replaced however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jonesborough, TN, USA

problem #11

Jul 012019

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

problem #10

Jun 222021

Veracruz

  • 206,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 32 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the battery warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence where an independent mechanic arrived to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed with a battery and the alternator needing to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure occurred. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 206,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #9

Jan 122021

Veracruz

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that engine oil had leaked onto the alternator and the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced but failed to fix the failure. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that oil was still leaking onto the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Clewiston, FL, USA

problem #8

Jun 102021

Veracruz

  • 127,653 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle loss motive power and the brakes and steering wheel became firm. The battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact performed a self-diagnosis as an alternator failure. The contact stated that the alternator was covered in oil. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall with NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) associated with the VIN. The contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact was informed that the diagnostic result needed to be sent to the manufacturer for repair approval. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 127,653.

- Ada, OK, USA

problem #7

May 192021

Veracruz

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 local dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts Distribution Disconnect.

- Ramona, CA, USA

problem #6

Mar 272021

Veracruz

  • 148,147 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V705000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Brandon Hyundai (9915 E. adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619, (813) 628-5555) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 148,147. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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