How common are engine problems in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2012 Genesis, which is 30% of all 260 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year listed.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis engine?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.

At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 59,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints?

NHTSA records 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries among the complaints filed under the engine category for the 2012 Genesis.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 30% of its 260 total complaints, the highest share among the model years shown. Median mileage at failure was 59,000. No related recalls are listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints: 78; 30% of 260
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Vehicle stalls or loses power suddenly while driving at low speeds or coming to a stop, with no warning.
Engine revs on its own or the vehicle accelerates unexpectedly without the gas pedal being pressed, sometimes while parked or idling.
Owners report the engine idling above 3,000 rpm in park without any pedal input, then returning to normal after a restart.
Hesitation when pressing the accelerator to speed up, lasting a few seconds, that dealers were sometimes unable to duplicate or diagnose.
One owner reported multiple engine replacements over time despite regular maintenance, describing repeated engine failure.
Cruise control failing to engage or disengage properly, in one case causing unintended continued acceleration.

When 2012 Hyundai Genesis engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2012, latest Sep 18, 2026.

78 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2017 Q3 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Genesis model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (17%)
201127 (22%)
201278 (30%)
201348 (38%)
201411 (50%)
201553 (18%)
201631 (32%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?: NHTSA lists 78 engine complaints for the 2012 Genesis, which is 30% of all 260 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share of any year listed.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis engine?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine issue.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 59,000 miles at the time engine failures were reported.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints?: NHTSA records 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries among the complaints filed under the engine category for the 2012 Genesis.