2012 Hyundai Genesis electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 49 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 39 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 39 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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. Timing belt fail. Flang sound (ticking in engine) LED to engine fail. Electrical lights flickering was me. Vehicle stalled out completely shutting off locking up and seizing out. Components malfunctioning.
Tl* 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 depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. Once at a complete stop, the driver turned off and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt and drove home.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
- Engine 70 complaints
- Brakes 62 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints