2012 Hyundai Genesis

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2012 Hyundai Genesis
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 259 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2008	1
2009	234
2010	88
2011	121
2012	259
2013	126
2014	22
2015	289
2016	95
2018	3

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 26%

26% of complaints: engine — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines installed in my car I keep the maintenance up on my car but its still no luck with the engines I've risked my life from almost having accidents due...

NHTSA ODI report, 20241108

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 49 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

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COMPLETE FAILURE OF ENGINE. SENSORS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONS. TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY NON RESPONSIVE AND KEYSTROKES OFF. GAS/FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT WHEN FILLING. WINDSHIELD VISIBILITY POOR. LIGHTING DIM. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210128

POWER TRAIN 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 38 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 28 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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I WAS DRIVING AT A SPEED OF AROUND 35 TO 40 MPH ON A STREET (THAT'S NOT HIGHWAY). I WAS MAINTAINING A PROPER DISTANCE TOO FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. FOR SOME REASON THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131022

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 23 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2012 — complaint volume: 259

I 20131017 — PE (closed 20140404)

Brake hydraulic control module failure

R 20131224 — service brakes, hydraulic

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary.

Campaign 13V489000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20160422 — visibility

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.

Campaign 16V117000 — check if this car was fixed