2012 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 62,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “able restart” (12% of reports).
- 68engine complaints
- 62,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 17%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Able restart: mentioned in 8 of 68 complaints (12%)
- Engine stalled: mentioned in 6 of 68 complaints (9%)
- Start button: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
- Making turn: mentioned in 5 of 68 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Hyundai Genesis engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Genesis | 27 | 28% | 16,500 |
| 2015 Genesis | 41 | 14% | 10,786 |
| 2014 Genesis | 6 | 27% | 62,000 |
| 2013 Genesis | 41 | 33% | 42,500 |
| 2012 Genesis | 68 | 26% | 62,000 |
| 2011 Genesis | 14 | 11% | 80,527 |
| 2010 Genesis | 6 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2009 Genesis | 13 | 6% | 109,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the…
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…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park(P) and pressed the Push to Start button, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to continue…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Hyundai Genesiss have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about engine for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis (26% of the 260 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 62,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
The most frequent phrase is “able restart”, in 8 of 68 complaints, followed by “engine stalled” (6).
See all 2012 Hyundai Genesis problems or engine problems across all Genesis years.