The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Genesis · 2012
2012 Hyundai Genesis. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 7,460 and 35,997 miles. Median 22,245, from 52 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 24% |
| Lights | 21% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19% |
| Engine | 19% |
| Speed control | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
16V117000 Feb 2016 Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
Defect. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Risk. Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
13V489000 Oct 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid
Defect. Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Risk. If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24,
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Brake hydraulic control module failure | 2013 | 2014 |
Manufacturer communications 101
Hyundai filed 101 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Automatic transaxle harsh and/or delayed shift- gds analysis
- If you are servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light?
- When servicing a vehicle with a ?Check Engine light?
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Genesis 2 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 5-spd | RWD | 20 / 29 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 18 / 28 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 17 / 27 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 17 / 26 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 16 / 25 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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