2012 Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Genesis 2012

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2012 Hyundai Genesis repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (48%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (10%)

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2012 Hyundai Genesis body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (81%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

429-horsepower 5.0L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

51000 mi Sun roof wouldn't close correctly. Broken part. Dealer got it shut to keep the rain out. Now waiting for repair part to arrive. 
53000 mi Dealer got new service manager and they finally got the parts ordered to fix the sunroof (previously reported in December) . I left the car there while on a trip and it was done when I got back. No charge. 
79000 mi

US $970
Sun roof drive making lots of noise. Same as a few years ago. I never use the sun roof so only found it by accident. They want $1500 to repair. I asked that the sun roof be closed and the fuse pulled so it could not accidentally be opened 
6500 mi Flaw in drivers side leather seat. They offered to repair but I was going to have to pay for it, so I decided to wait. 
27000 mi

US $800
Sunroof motor making loud noise, one of the guides broke, requires pull down of top linear to replace 
7000 mi driver side seat leather repair, showing major creases 
17000 mi Sunroof inop due to broken rail. Broken rail replaced. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

385-horsepower 4.6L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

6000 mi my 2012 genesis had a loose leather cover and not enough support when you sit in the drivers seat they finally decided to take apart and add more insulation,it seems better but not as smooth as passenger side i might take it back to the shop 
7000 mi Rocker panel trim clip broken, trim loose. 
6600 mi Rattling noise developed around 5k miles. Turns out to be something loose in headliner; presumes to be a mounting bracket for sunroof. Need to take car in to get resolved, did not have time to stay at dealer when I first reported it. 
17000 mi Rattling noise in headliner around the passenger sun visor area and around the passenger door 
50000 mi Rattle in headliner never fixed. 
98000 mi Sunroof. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

333-horsepower 3.8L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

108000 mi

US $1500
Replaced entire sunroof assembly with used parts. Internal plastic track parts broken, stuck in open position. 
7005 mi Drivers Door Panel Squeaking 
14320 mi noise from telescopic steering colum. Adjusted the trim around it. 
17796 mi Adjusted Center Console Lid again 
65000 mi

US $1000
Sun-roof stuck up. Track had to be replaced. 
142000 mi Rain Water leaking in thru side-view mirror causing read windows to roll down, in the middle of a rain storm, even if the car was not running and shut off. Took the trim panels off the driver's door, and sealed up grommets and wire harness connectors with Dielectric grease. 
13020 mi My steering wheel leather is starting to come off at the bottom of the wheel. Part is on order. 
13520 mi leather on steering wheel started coming off 
9920 mi The front grill had begun to peel so that the chrome was spotty. 
43940 mi Faulty Centre Console Lid - Replacement ordered. 
32860 mi Drivers Sunvisor mirror cover was stuck closed. Sunvisor was replaced. Now OK. Drivers Seat Cushion centre panel was badly wrinkled. Dealer ordered a new centre panel for seat and replaced it. Repaired seat cushion is as bad or worse than the original. Dealer is ordering new complete seat cushion. 
39060 mi Drivers Seat Cushion foam and cover replaced. some seat trim was broken during re-installation. parts were ordered and fixed within three days. 
35000 mi Interior door handle de-laminated. Replaced with new one under warranty 
66000 mi

US $250
Drivers seat cushion had to be ordered/replaced. The foam on the left side had become overly compressed, was no longer providing support. It was not covered under warranty.  
67000 mi

US $250
New seat cushion installed. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis Body Problems

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