2012 Hyundai Genesis Transmission & Power Train Problems

Q: Does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis: 38 of 259 complaints on file (14.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

Q: 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.

Q: What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

38Power Train complaints

14.7%Of all 259 complaints

#3Most-reported category

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

How power train 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 HOME, THE CAR AC STARTED BLOWING HOT AND THE DASH PANEL LIT UP, THE ENGINE TURNED ITSELF OFF AND I COASTED TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 11006050 — filed 07/17/2017

“WHEN DRIVING AT SLOWER SPEEDS (<30) ON A CITY STREET, WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, AS I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR CONTINUED…”NHTSA complaint 10901958 — filed 08/27/2016

“ISSUE IN WHICH THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY INTO 2ND AND 3RD GEAR. TYPICALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SHIFT SOMEWHAT SMOOTHLY FOR A FEW DAYS…”NHTSA complaint 10872236 — filed 06/02/2016

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Power Train complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis: 38 of 259 complaints on file (14.7%). 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 power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines 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.