2012 Hyundai Genesis Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 1% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving, attempting to slow down, or making turns at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11479762, filed 2022-08, 53,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10210203Mar 24, 2022The warranty coverage for the hydraulic electronic control unit (HECU) for certain Genesis (BH) and Equus (VI) vehicles for repairs and replacement has been extended to 15 years…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10042544Oct 1, 2011Hyundai: information is provided relating to the update software for the ecm of certain vehicles.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
68 complaintsBrakes
61 complaintsElectrical system
49 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 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.
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