Worst 2012 Hyundai Genesis Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 68 | 1 | 1 | 67,756 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 49 | — | — | 57,447 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 38 | — | — | 56,895 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | 1 | — | 58,841 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 23 | — | — | 41,941 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | — | — | 57,611 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 13 | — | — | 71,187 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Electric:Control Module | 11 | — | — | 86,074 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | — | 35,632 mi | |
| Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 59,758 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 9 | — | — | 52,684 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 4 | — | 61,748 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | 45,037 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 1 | — | 30,338 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 63,225 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Genesis
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~62,200 vehicles.
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. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
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).
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2012 Hyundai Genesis — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Genesis reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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