2012 Hyundai Genesis engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 70 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 19% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 70 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 13 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 47% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
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 to engine failure I have proof that these calls have been engines and I honestly feel like it's a serious issue that needs to be adjusted
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. While applying the brakes and coming to a stop, the vehicle suddenly shut off. During the incident, the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the air conditioning fan continued to operate. The contact was able to immediately restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to autonation hyundai located in columbus, georgia, but the failure could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
- Brakes 62 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints