2012 Hyundai Genesis Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 4% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 wipers would start to wipe then stop in the middle of the windshield, after turning it on and off over and over again (sometimes up to 30 seconds of non-movement), they finally start to move again. This repeated itself for the entirety of my drive to work (aprx 25 minutes) in the rain. I nearly ran into the back of someone because I could not see anything out of my windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10630059, filed 2014-09, 20,094 miles“My windshield wipers do not clear the windshield properly in inclement weather, my brakes sometimes make scrubbing sounds, my tires seem slippery sometimes when turning a curve, and my car jerks sometimes when pulling off after sitting still.”
NHTSA complaint #11079473, filed 2018-03, 35,000 miles“My wife and I have a 2012 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 sedan. My wife is the primary driver. She came home one evening and told me that the car failed to stop and went into the intersection as she attempted to stop for a red traffic signal. I immediately drove the car down the street and observed that you had to pump the brakes to stop and the pedal went to the floor. I added some brake fluid and pumped the brakes. I drove the care the next few days and noticed that over time the same thing happened with the pedal going to the floor. I took the car to my mechanic and had all the brakes changed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10889159, filed 2016-07, 91,000 miles“Navigation display failure resulting in no back-up camera, no a/v functions, and HVAC control malfunction. Dealer replaced within approximately 8 months of purchase. System has failed again and corporate advised that the part was on backorder and we waited for a replacement part for 8 months. Now corporate has advised that the part, a-v monitor assembly part #965633m851, is unavailable/discontinued. No way to repair or replace the part. Vehicle has 44,000 miles on it. Sunroof failed within first 20,000 miles and was sealed to avoid expensive repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388368, filed 2021-01, 40,000 miles“What is likely a faulty turn signal stalk causes the vehicle's headlights to either flicker, shut off or flash the high beams regardless if it is stationary or in motion. It manifests itself in various ways; the most recent being on a 5 hour interstate trip. When signaling to change lanes, the high beams would flash which would in turn disturb drivers in front of me. Other times, the lights have flickered and/or turned off entirely for a brief period of time hindering night time visibility. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787405, filed 2015-10, 55,500 milesRelated recalls
- 16V117000Feb 29, 2016Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus…Covers: Hyundai Genesis 2012, Equus 2011–2013
Related service bulletins
- 10251285Feb 14, 2024This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there…
- 10230904Jan 30, 2023This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp…
- 10082380May 17, 2016"hyundai motor america is announcing a warranty extension for the windshield wiper motor on the subject vehicles to 10 years from the date of original delivery or the date of…
- 10081126Apr 15, 2016"hyundai motor america is launching recall 140 for certain 2012 my genesis sedan vehicles and 2011 2013 equus vehicles for replacement of the windshield wiper motor cover. The…
- 10081125Apr 15, 2016The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor which may have been manufactured with a cover seal that could degrade over time, eventually causing corrosion on…
- 10076425Apr 15, 2016Recall 140 2012 Genesis Sedan (BH) and 2011 2013 Equus (VI) Windshield Wiper Motor Cover Replacement
- 10076416Apr 1, 2016WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER REPLACEMENT (RECALL CAMPAIGN 140) Description: The subject vehicles are equipped with a windshield wiper motor which may have been manufactured with…
- 10076440Mar 8, 2016WEBDCS: RECALL 140 2012 Genesis and 2011/2013 Equus Wiper Motor Cover Kit Replacement - Remedy Not Yet Available Identification
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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