Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V705000 Reported November 13, 2020

Charging system failure caused by oil leak

Hyundai Motor America · Engine And Engine Cooling · 60,097 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V705000
Manufacturer Campaign
197
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
60,097
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 13, 2020
Completion Rate
44.65

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

An inoperative charging system can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 20V705000 or campaign 197.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V705000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V705000?

NHTSA recall 20V705000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on November 13, 2020. It addresses: Charging system failure caused by oil leak. The recall affects approximately 60,097 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V705000 or the manufacturer campaign number 197. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.