2011 Hyundai Veracruz problems

“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 damaged in this form also put other potential electrical systems at risk of damage. This is either the 3rd or 4th time of repeat failure. Previous time has damaged the battery. Luckily this time it went out in a parking lot just before was going to drive and had complete loss of power. Vehicle had to be towed into dealer service center. Upon inspection the alternator and valve cover gasket had to be replaced out of pocket as service center claims these are not covered. Tried to escalate the issue to Hyundai Motor Corporation to be reimbursed and was given a case manager. After a couple days I was told the original 121 recall is to old and not covered under warranty anymore and repairs were already made. I explained that recall 197 is a continuation of the previous 121 and she had to check back with the service center. A couple days later she reports back that they still…”

“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.”

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning oil odor while idling and while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that as a former independent mechanic, he had inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was oil leaking near the valve cover gasket and onto the alternator. The manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment with the dealer on the contact's behalf. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was inspected, and the contact was informed that the recall parts needed to be ordered. The contact stated that the dealer had inspected the vehicle 11 months ago; however, upon following up with the dealer several times, the dealer advised the contact that the parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT, THE PASSENGER DOOR FLEW OPEN WHEN THE DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN. THE FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED THE CONTACT TO FALL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR WOULD NOT REMAIN CLOSED ON ITS OWN AND HE HAD TO HOLD THE DOOR CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLETON'S WEST PALM BEACH HYUNDAI (2301 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409) AND THE DOOR WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES TO ALL THE DOORS EXCEPT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. *TT*JB”

“CAR HAS BEEN REPAIRED 7 TIMES UNDER A RECALL WITH NO FIX AND HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 8 WEEKS DEAD WAITING FOR A RESOLUTION. WE WOULD LIKE THE MANUFACTURERER TO BUY BACK THE CAR UNDER THE RECALL LAW AS THEY CAN NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. OIL GAS CAP HAS LEAKED ON THE ALTERNATOR AGAIN AND CAR STOPPED WHILE MY CHILD WAS DRIVING IT FOR THE 7TH TIME SINCE 2011”

“The contact owns a 2011 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”