Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 260 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V117000 Loss of Wiper Function due to Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V489000 Brake Fluid may Corrode Brake Module NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 68 complaints
- Electrical System 49 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 33 complaints
- Unknown or Other 31 complaints
- Service Brakes 28 complaints
Of the 260 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 260 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$11,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has significant reliability concerns, notably in the engine, brakes, and electrical systems, based on recalls and complaints. Maintenance and repair costs could be relatively high over five years due to common issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| wiper motor | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement annually
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Battery check annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake warning lights
- Engine misfires
- Electrical shorts or flickering lights
- Wiper failure or malfunctions
- Unusual power train noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.