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2012 Hyundai Genesis: common problems and reliability
An average Genesis year.
270 owner complaints, most about engine. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2012 Genesis?The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 270 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2012 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2012 Hyundai Genesis vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Genesis years only. How we score it
Is 2012 a good year for the Genesis?
Across the 9 Genesis model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2008) to 312 (2010). With 270 complaints, the 2012 Genesis sits above the model's median of 195.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2012 Genesis
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Campaign 16V117000Hyundai 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.
service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Campaign 13V489000Hyundai 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).
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided, creating a high-value, high-risk proposition.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Genesis. See the full Genesis owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Genesis listings typically run $9,857–$14,096 across 2009 to 2016 model years.
Other Genesis model years
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