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2012 Hyundai Veracruz

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 Veracruz.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2012 Hyundai Veracruz closed out the SUV's 2007–2012 production run, pairing a 6-speed automatic with a powertrain that requires 5.5 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API oil and returns EPA figures of 17 city, 22 highway, and 19 combined mpg. It carries 64 owner complaints, with engine and engine cooling the leading category, alongside 3 recalls on file. Set against the model's complaint arc—230 in 2008 at the peak and just 24 in 2009 at the floor—the 2012 sits in the quieter portion of that range, though its final-year status did not entirely shake the engine-related pattern that defined the nameplate.

Model year201220112010200920082007

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 124R · 660 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 124R · 660 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire sizeP245-65R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.0 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length190.6 in
Overall width77.6 in
Overall height71.3 in
Wheelbase110.6 in
Curb weight4431 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 65 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Veracruz of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.0–8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.00 sec — 2007 Limited
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008Limited 3.8L V67.90 sec16.20 sec260 hpAWD
2008Limited 3.8L V68.00 sec16.30 sec260 hpAWD
2007Limited 3.8L V67.00 sec15.20 sec260 hpAWD
2007Limited 3.8L V67.70 sec16.00 sec260 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.5 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.3-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts209-224 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-33 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.3-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15-17 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug29.0-43.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub145-203 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)720 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5950-8050 ohms
Ignition Timing11 degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number124R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance660 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Pressure Test14-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)69.6-75.4 psi
Engine Compression156

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket19-28 ft-lbs / 16-24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle54-62 ft-lbs / 47-54 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.410; Rear: 0.350 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0012 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in / 0.472 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in / 0.472 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 3,750 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 3,750 miEngine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (replace) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 40,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2012 Veracruz sits near the low‑point of the generation’s complaint curve, dropping to 64 complaints after a peak of 230 in 2008 and remaining well below the 89‑106 range seen in 20102011. Recall activity also tapers in 2012, with only three recalls versus the six‑seven recalls recorded in the earlier years, while investigations stay constant at one per year. Technical Service Bulletins stay relatively steady (46 in 2012, close to the 45‑52 range of surrounding years), indicating no sudden surge in unresolved issues. The most frequent problem areas in 2012 are engine‑related (Engine & Engine Cooling, Engine) and the electrical system, with a modest four fire complaints and no crash‑related complaints. Overall, the data suggest 2012 is a comparatively quieter year for the Veracruz, making it a relatively safer used‑car choice within this model’s lifecycle.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
46
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
64
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 64 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling14
Engine12
Electrical System11
Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
Electrical System,Engine5
Exterior Lighting3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,Electrical System2
Air Bags2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

14V415000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 08/07/2014

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Veracruz vehicles manufactured from December 26, 2006, through July 24, 2012. The affected vehicles may experience an oil leak from the front… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect/repair or replace the alternator and the front valve cover gasket, free of charge. Hyundai sent out an interim letter to…

20V705000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Seals/GasketsReported 13/11/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 46 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
25-BD-012H TSB2025-11-05Exterior LightingThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated…
24-01-009H-12024-05-10Electrical SystemA class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…
24-01-009H-12024-05-09Electrical SystemA class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2012 Veracruz take?

5.5 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2012 Veracruz have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Veracruz get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.