The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that there was no sound of the starter motor. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact called an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter motor needed to be re…
2012 hyundai Veracruz electrical problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) over a year ago. The contact stated that once the recall was completed, the vehicle experienced failures with the main battery. The contact stated that the battery needed to be jumpstarted on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V705000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The contact was informed that the vehicle had sat for a while and the battery was drained and needed to be recharged. After the r…
THE CAR WOULD NOT START. THEN THE ENGINE AREA BEGAN SMOKING AND THEN A FIRE SPARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO BE CALLED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE CAR WAS AT A GAS STATION AND WAS NOT MOVING.
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD GO OFF COMPLETELY FOR A MOMENT (PERHAPS ONE TO TWO SECONDS) WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS USED. THE HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS CAME BACK ON WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER WAS RETURNED TO THE NORMAL CENTER POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED OCCASIONALLY FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS, BUT THEN IT OCCURRED FREQUENTLY ON A RECENT TRIP WHERE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT FO…
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE GOES FROM 11.7 TO 13.2 WITH NO CHANGE IN LOADS. CAN VISUALLY SEE OIL LEAK ON ALTERNATOR. LEAK WAS RECALLED IN 2014 WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CORRECTED NOW RE-OCCURRING
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2012 hyundai Veracruz?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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