Hyundai Veracruz Alternator Recall

Description Hyundai is conducting a safety recall in the United States to address a condition of engine oil leaking onto the alternator in vehicles involved in Recall 121, a safety recall addressing a similar condition, issued in November 2014. SAFETY RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS SAFETY RECALLS AND SERVICE CAMPAIGNS Updated as of 09/05/2025 What this VIN search tool covers: Lookup Safety Recalls and Service Campaigns by VIN Information on the repair remedy; Your preferred Hyundai dealer will complete the repairs FREE OF CHARGE Schedule an appointment online to help minimize any. Hyundai Hyundai Hyundai Recall 121 14V415000.

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 eventually stop operating while being driven. An unexpected failure of motive power while driving increases the risk of a crash. 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 1st generation Veracruz (2007-2012) has been recalled a second time to fix oil sneaking past defects in a valve cover gasket and damaging the alternator. The oil-soaked alternator will lose voltage, leading to problems such as the battery system not properly charging or the vehicle entering "limp home" mode while driving.

Hyundai's number for this recall is 197. Documents (2) Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2007. 2008 Veracruz dead> alternator again? Hi team, my car was failed, replaced battery, but turned out, the battery was good.

I had replaced the alternator due to the recall for the gasket. I paid out of pocket for the alternator and then sent a letter to Hyundai America and they refunded me the amount. Now my car is at the shop again.

Problems and complaints by year for HYUNDAI VERACRUZ vehicles. The largest recall of the model came in 2008 when cars were invited to dealerships for troubleshooting with 7 issues. Description: Some Veracruz (EN) vehicles may have an engine that potentially leaks oil from the front cylinder bank's valve cover onto the alternator.

A sufficient amount of oil could damage the alternator resulting in illumination of the charging system warning lamp and disablement of the charging system.