Is steering a common problem for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2012 Genesis, which is 6% of its 260 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 65,000.

Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Genesis steering issues?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering problem area.

What do owners describe as the main steering complaint?

Owners describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up, often at the same time the engine stalls during turns or braking, in addition to reports of the car pulling to one side at highway speed.

How does the 2012 Genesis compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2015 Genesis has more steering-related complaints, 29, at a 10% share, compared to 15 complaints and a 6% share for 2012.

2012 Hyundai Genesis Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 6% of its 260 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. No related recall is listed for this issue. Many reports describe the engine stalling and the steering wheel seizing at the same time, rather than a simple alignment or pull problem.

Steering complaints: 15; 6% of 260
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 65,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering pulls or tracks to one side at highway speed, sometimes paired with uneven tire wear.
Steering wheel suddenly seizes or locks up while the engine stalls during low-speed turns, at intersections, or while braking.
Complete loss of power affecting steering, brakes, and lights at once, occurring on freeways and city streets.
The stalling-and-steering-lockup pattern reportedly recurred multiple times on the same vehicle rather than happening once.
Some owners report the car restarts and drives normally after the steering seizes, only for the problem to repeat later.

When 2012 Hyundai Genesis steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 16, 2012, latest May 4, 2020.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2012 to May 2020; peak Sep 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Genesis model year

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

20103 (3%)
201110 (8%)
201215 (6%)
201310 (8%)
20140 (0%)
201529 (10%)
20168 (8%)
20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Is steering a common problem for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?: NHTSA lists 15 steering complaints for the 2012 Genesis, which is 6% of its 260 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 65,000.
Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Genesis steering issues?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this steering problem area.
What do owners describe as the main steering complaint?: Owners describe the steering wheel seizing or locking up, often at the same time the engine stalls during turns or braking, in addition to reports of the car pulling to one side at highway speed.
How does the 2012 Genesis compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2015 Genesis has more steering-related complaints, 29, at a 10% share, compared to 15 complaints and a 6% share for 2012.