2012 Hyundai Genesis Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 259 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE INSTRUMENT…”NHTSA complaint 11020333 — filed 08/29/2017
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS. WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11019193 — filed 08/23/2017
“THE SET POSITION OF THE SEAT WONT GO TO THE POSITION THE PUT IT ON AND THA SEAT GET STOCK FOR 10 TO 20 MINUTE…”NHTSA complaint 11016405 — filed 08/20/2017
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis: 49 of 259 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have in total?
259 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
