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2012 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

Complaints
68about this part
Share
26%of 260 total for the year
Median mileage
62,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 68 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 26% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Hyundai Genesis 2012 engine stalls in traffic at slow speeds. As I was slowing down ona crowded freeway on ramp the engine died. All lights went on and I had no control over the car steering or brakes. After a minute or so I was able to restart the car and it seems to drive normally. This is the third time this has happened”

NHTSA complaint #11120910, filed 2018-08, 60,000 miles

“I was turning to park in my parking space and all of a sudden the car began to accelerate with such speed that I thought it would jump the curb and crash into my home. I was unable to stop the car and the brakes were unresponsive. It hit the curb and finally came to a stop with a terrible shudder/noise.”

NHTSA complaint #10821318, filed 2016-01, 12,180 miles

“I was trying to turn left onto a cross street and as soon as I got moving the car lost power for a few seconds that started going again...this as happen 4 or 5 times and I only owned this car for 3 weeks. Hyundai can't duplicate this happening....its on the Hyundai forums and they sent me here.”

NHTSA complaint #10637820, filed 2014-09, 49,000 miles

“While driving straight on a level city street at night at about 30 MPH, without notice or hesitation, the engine completely quit/shut down--no power brakes or steering. I pulled over and the car coasted to a stop. All the lights went on on the dash and headlights stayed on, so there was battery power available. I placed the car in park and it restarted and drove normally. However, this has now happened three times now in last 6 months without warning.--very dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #11019938, filed 2017-08, 3 miles

“2012 Genesis sedan consistently stalls under medium to low speeds while braking or making a turn. All warning lights come on and loss of steering and braking occurs. Car is difficult to control safely without use of emergency brake due to the loss of steering/braking. This incident now occurs with each car trip while traveling on all kinds or roads and at various speeds but not more than 40 miles an hour. I am worried for the safety of my wife and 3 year old child since I take them everywhere with me. …”

NHTSA complaint #11129818, filed 2018-09, 75,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20162728%
20154114%
2014627%
20134133%
20126826%
20111411%
201067%
2009136%

Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

Brakes
61 complaints
Electrical system
49 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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