Vehicle recall 20V705000 · November 13, 2020
2007-2012 Hyundai Veracruz
Oil may leak from the front cylinder bank cover gasket, potentially dripping onto the alternator and causing the charging system to become inoperative.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V705000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 13, 2020
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 197
- Owner notification
- September 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 60,097
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication › Seals/gaskets
Vehicles covered
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