2012 Hyundai Genesis Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 65 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 25% of its 260 total complaints for the year. The most common pattern is headlights briefly turning off when the turn signal is used. No related recall is listed. One injury has been reported.
- Electrical System complaints
- 65
- 25% of 260
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 47,120 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Headlights turn off for about one to two seconds when the turn signal is engaged or disengaged, most often reported while driving at night.
- Some owners describe repeated headlight blackouts, occurring several times per drive and getting worse over time.
- The backup camera fails to activate in reverse, while the display sometimes freezes, goes blank, or reboots on its own.
- The dashboard LCD information display between the speedometer and tachometer is too dim to read in daylight, with no brightness adjustment available.
- The three-blink convenience turn signal feature does not let the driver select between one, two, or three blinks as intended.
When 2012 Hyundai Genesis electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 20, 2012, latest May 2, 2024.
Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by Genesis model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
- NHTSA lists 65 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Genesis, which is 25% of the 260 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis electrical system?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Genesis.
- What is the most common electrical problem on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
- The most frequently described issue is headlights briefly turning off, for about one to two seconds, when the turn signal is used, especially at night.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically appear on the 2012 Genesis?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 47,120 miles at the time electrical system failures were reported.
- Has the 2012 Genesis electrical issue caused any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to this problem area, but 1 injury has been reported.