Skip to content
Electrical systemPart report

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 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20162930%
201511138%
2014418%
20131713%
20124919%
20111916%
20101416%
20092912%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

Engine
68 complaints
Brakes
61 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
39 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Exterior lighting
24 complaints
Steering
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Wheels
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