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2012 Hyundai Genesis Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, most often about the engine (27% of complaints, typically around 61,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Genesis problems
Engine
70 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
Engine suddenly stops at low speed. It immediately will restart but all power assists are lost until restart. It does seem limited to warmer weather and the automobile is fully warmed up. Has happened 4 times. First time was july-2017 and most recently was august-17, 2018. The dealer says they cannot find any error…
Hyundai Genesis 2012 engine stalls in traffic at slow speeds. As I was slowing down ona crowded freeway on ramp the engine died. All lights went on and I had no control over the car steering or brakes. After a minute or so I was able to restart the car and it seems to drive normally. This is the third time this has…
Brakes
61 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 68,500 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, foundation components, brake fluid low warning.
The brake pedal goes completely to the floor. Brakes act as if failing. Dealer diagnosed brake master cylinder defect, requiring replacement of the master cylinder. Mileage only 67,000 miles.
I was driving at a speed of about 50mph when a large truck ran through a stoplight on 9/10/2017. I applied my brakes and the pedal went all the way to the floor. The vehicle slowed and I was able to narrowly avoid the truck actually by inches. My car was towed to the Hyundai dealer and has had the ABS brake module…
Electrical
49 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 55,500 miles.
What is likely a faulty turn signal stalk causes the vehicle's headlights to either flicker, shut off or flash the high beams regardless if it is stationary or in motion. It manifests itself in various ways; the most recent being on a 5 hour interstate trip. When signaling to change lanes, the high beams would flash…
Engine completely stalled 4 times when coming to a stop at a red light. Dashboard lit up with all the icons like it does when you press start on the car without actually turning it on. Ac and radio stayed on but brake pedal and steering wheel tightened up and loss of function in traffic. Had to put gear in park turn…
Transmission
39 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While driving 25 MPH, the contact approached a traffic light and the vehicle shut off. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. After waiting a few minutes, the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive home. The dealer and manufacturer were not…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not engage in drive and seized completely. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to john amato Hyundai ([phone], located at 8301 n 76th st, milwaukee, wi 53223) where it was diagnosed that the shifter gear…
Other or unspecified
31 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
After driving steadily at 35-40 without braking, applied brakes approaching cars stopped a light. The brake pedal went nearly to the floor and the car only slowed minimally. After several pumps, braking returned and I was able to stop before colliding with the stopped traffic. After that, the car braked normally. This…
Intermittent brake failures. Seems there has been a recall for bad brake fluid on this model year Hyundai Genesis sedan. Hyundai would not cover this vehicle under the recall when contacted. The vehicle has an intermittent soft brake pedal which goes all the way to the floor under hard and soft braking conditions…
Lights
24 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal.
While driving at night on the highway with the lights on automatic setting, taking a exit and put my left blinker on the head lights shut off for a period of two seconds. At times the cruise control does not work, the front and rear sensors come on when is nothing in front or rear of the vehicle. The car as been at…
The headlights completely turn off for around a second when turn signal is engaged or disengaged. Problem happens sporadically and has only been observed when the headlights are in the on, not auto mode. This sudden and brief, unexpected lack of visibility at night is dangerous.
Steering
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off. In addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted. The contact called the safford Hyundai of springfield dealer at [phone] (located at 7615 loisdale rd a…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While driving 20 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power and the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and run over the median. The contact was able to…
Speed control
12 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: cruise control, accelerator pedal.
The vehicle accelerated without the gas pedal having a force applied thereto and with the brake pedal being depressed. Once the automatic transmission was placed in park, the engine operated at over 3,000 RPM without the gas pedal being depressed. Once the engine is turned off and restarted the vehicle operates…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. While driving approximately 5 MPH and approaching an intersection, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact switched to park and restarted the vehicle. The contact also stated that the failure occurred twice on july 10, 2017. The vehicle…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Hyundai Genesis recalls
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: fluid
Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on december 24, 2013. Owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at [email protected]. Hyundai's recall number is 114.
Full defect summary
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).
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake hydraulic control module failure
Summary
On october 28, 2013, hyundai motor company (hyundai) submitted a defect information report (dir) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (my) 2009 through 2012 hyundai genesis sedans (NHTSA recall no. 13v-489).the hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles may contain brake fluid that does not sufficiently inhibit corrosion on the zinc plating of control valve armatures in the hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) module. The dir indicated that, over time, the build-up of corrosion products may affect operation of hecu control valves, resulting in a low/soft brake pedal with reduced brake effectiveness, which may increase the r
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (70 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); brakes (61 complaints, typically around 68,500 miles); electrical (49 complaints, typically around 55,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 29, 2016 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Hyundai Genesis?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Genesis model year since 2000, with 260 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.