2012 Hyundai Genesis Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 19%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 19% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights turn off when turn signal is used at night. When making right turn last week at night used right turn signal approximately 100 ft prior to turning. Front lights went out and car turning in front of me almost hit me because they couldn't see me because my lights were off. Other Hyundai Genesis owners report the same problem. Dealer unable to diagnose problem. Headlights flicker when turn signal is used”
NHTSA complaint #10820464, filed 2016-01, 32,285 miles“Passenger airbag light is always illuminated, with or without someone in the seat. Called the dealer and they told me that they 'put a seatbelt label on,' and that I can pay $145 for the diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11151893, filed 2018-11, 78,000 miles“Every time my car is idle, whether at carport, street light or heavy traffic, the engine runs really rough sounds/feels like it is going to turn off (stop running)also when AC/heater & radio are on it gets worse! It's scary to think I may get stuck in middle of freeway/street every time car is at idle. I've taken it to Hyundai dealer from day one for the issue and even let them know it's still happening every time I take it for engine oil change or other scheduled maintenance and told every time they can't find issue!! …”
NHTSA complaint #11079945, filed 2018-03, 100 miles“Driving home on the 405 fwy last night my Genesis r-spec 5.0 lost all power, electrical and steering. Fortunately, I was on the right lane and was able to maneuver the vehicle off the fwy. I had no lights, no emergency flashers, complete shutdown of power. It was about 9pm and dark luckily it was not in a lane or this could have been fatal as I could not turn on any lights! Extremely dangerous and have reported my incident to Hyundai customer care. Vehicle was towed to dealership pending diagnostics.”
NHTSA complaint #10883137, filed 2016-07, 98,000 miles“I purchased the car in january 2017 after 2 months of having the car the windows would not go up. I would have to wait hours for it to start back working. The suspension was low for a few weeks then it would slowly come back up. Basically my whole car has electrical problems back up camera goes black, the odometer has dead pixels, car extremely sluggish, the car shakes and kills alot. Also when I turn the heated seats on it turns off within 2 minutes. It is so much the car is doing to say this car has a clean carfax.”
NHTSA complaint #11000153, filed 2017-06, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10060627Nov 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060626Jul 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060977Apr 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060958Jan 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060955Jan 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060954Jan 1, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060974Oct 22, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
68 complaintsBrakes
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsOther or unknown
31 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology