2012 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

68Engine complaints

26.3%Of all 259 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE68 · 26.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM49 · 18.9%

POWER TRAIN38 · 14.7%

Unspecified / other31 · 12%

SERVICE BRAKES28 · 10.8%

Share of the 259 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11019938 — filed 08/27/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (HYUNDAI DOTHAN, LOCATED…”NHTSA complaint 11019217 — filed 08/23/2017

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11019193 — filed 08/23/2017

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis: 68 of 259 complaints on file (26.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have in total?

259 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.