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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%)

Chart based on 241 repairs.
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2012 Hyundai Genesis repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (16%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 122 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

Hyundai Genesis in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2018
Aug 2016

58700 mi
Rear trunk insulation bent 
May 2017

70000 mi

US $1000
Driver's side mirror gears stripped, did not get repaired, dealership quoted 1000 for the repair 
Hyundai Genesis in Indiana, United States
Jul 2013 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

45000 mi
5.0 V8 has faulty piston rings. Multiple "oil consumption test" 1qt per 1000-1100 miles. Hyundai "claims" until oil consume goes <1k per qt, they do nothing. Many others have their 5.0 replaced w/far less oil consumption. 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Apr 2013 - Aug 2023
May 2013

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. 
Apr 2017

24500 mi
My check engine light came on, they said there was a software update that was performed. I also entered into the oil consumption test will report after test 
Sep 2017

26600 mi
First oil consumption test showed 1qt low at 1,000 miles, testing again in a month or two 
Nov 2017

27000 mi

US $800
Sunroof motor making loud noise, one of the guides broke, requires pull down of top linear to replace 
Jul 2022

49000 mi

US $30
The hood struts and a fuse were blown. Dealer said weeks to install so even though I have a warranty to cover I bought the parts and did the repair myself to save time. 
Hyundai Genesis in Arizona, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2015

13300 mi
Turning right, headlights would be shut off intermittently when turn signal cancelled. Replaced turn signal stalk under warranty. 
Aug 2017

17000 mi
Sunroof inop due to broken rail. Broken rail replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in New Jersey, United States
Jul 2012 - Nov 2017
Sep 2013

7000 mi
driver side seat leather repair, showing major creases 
May 2014

9000 mi
Front Parking sensor failure 
Hyundai Genesis in Rhode Island, United States
Nov 2012 - Aug 2015
Jun 2013

4000 mi
Right rear door would not open from inside. Probably that way since delivered. An actuator arm was reinstalled and that fixed the problem. 
Aug 2013

6000 mi
Automobile was originally misdiagnosed, but during a subsequent visit they determined that the problem was with a faulty front Parking Assist sensor and after waiting for the part; it was installed and resolved the problem. 
Dec 2013

9000 mi
Experienced a problem with another parking sensor on the front bumper. After reporting the problem, the replacement part was ordered and installed. This resolved the issue. However, it appears that there was a bad batch of sensors instal 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Aug 2014 - Feb 2021
Dec 2015

51000 mi
Front sensor pointed down to far and picking up the road only at one intersection. Dealer tried to readjust, but only partially successful (now only sees ground occasionaly). Waiting for repair parts to arrive. Sun roof wouldn't close correctly. Broken part. Dealer got it shut to keep the rain out. Now waiting for repair part to arrive. 
Mar 2016

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. 
Aug 2019

79000 mi

US $970
Alternator went out. no power steering. Took four days after the car was towed in, to get a slot in the service center. Then a day to get the part. 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 
Hyundai Genesis in Virginia, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Dec 2014

32000 mi
Engine replaced, burning 2 quarts/1000 miles. Hyundai replaced engine 
Mar 2015

37000 mi
Parking sensors malfunction. Day and a half in shop.Could not resolve issue. 
Feb 2016

78600 mi

US $50
replaced faulty transmission under warranty 
Jun 2017

135000 mi

US $800
Wiper motor 
Jun 2018

184000 mi

US $500
AC malfunctioned 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

49000 mi

US $150
Replaced navigation/audio controller. Purchased part on ebay 
Hyundai Genesis in Georgia, United States
Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
Apr 2022

126600 mi

US $4000
Transmission replaced due to slipping and hard shifting 
Jul 2022

127700 mi

US $55
Fuel ventilation system cannister valve replacement 
Hyundai Genesis in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jul 2018
Jun 2017

90334 mi

C $4671
Transmission jerky between 2nd and 3rd and occasionally between other gears. likelihood of jerkiness between other gears would increase if the vehicle had been driven for an extended period. Mechanic attempted to find rebuild kits or replacement parts, but was unsuccessful and had to install a rebuilt. 
Jul 2018

108795 mi

C $509
Left rear wheel bearing replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in Arizona, United States
Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Oct 2016

41500 mi
Smart Cruise Control malfunction. Dealer noted scratch on front bumper and claimed physical damage caused SCC malfunction, refused warranty. Did not replace. Will follow up with manufacturer for warranty work. 
Hyundai Genesis in North Carolina, United States
Mar 2016 - Jun 2018
Dec 2016

80000 mi

US $750
Check engine light on. Check engine light blinks with engine shakes from time to time. Shop diagnosed and new spark plugs + ignition pack are installed. 
Apr 2017

83000 mi

US $400
Differential gasket leak. Needed replacement and refill differential fluids. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
May 2016 - Mar 2017
Jan 2017

76000 mi

US $300
Brake pedal went to floor if car lost traction during acceleration into a turn. Didn't happen all the time, and usually the brakes came back to normal quickly, this time they didn't. Dealer diagnosed bad ABS module. AC would blow warm at specific times, also would smell a sour refrigerant type smell when recirc was on stopped at a light. Things would go back to normal once I started driving again. Replaced compressor. 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Apr 2012 - Mar 2015
Apr 2013

28900 mi

US $5800
Smart Cruise Control (SCC) sensor unit replaced. $5,800. Smart Cruise Control (SCC) sensor unit replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in Nevada, United States
Jul 2013 - Feb 2016
Aug 2013

5000 mi
Very strong fuel smell in garage during hot weather. No other vehicles have had this issue. Dealer unable to duplicate problem. 
Sep 2013

5000 mi
Audio quit. No sound. Made appointment for diagnosis. After a short period with ignition off, radio/nav came back to life. Unable to duplicate issue. Will return to dealer with the issue when it happens without rebooting. 
Feb 2016

27000 mi
parking sensor fell out-bad electronic weld-factory defect-would not repair under warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Oregon, United States
Jan 2012 - May 2013
Feb 2012

10500 mi
Transmission was erroneously sending a clamping message to brakes at stop. Transmission was replaced. 
May 2013

40000 mi
Abrupt 2-3-4 shifts. Tried to fix with new pressure sensor as per TSB. Then tried a remanufactured transmission, which failed on install. Finally, a new transmission was installed. 
Hyundai Genesis in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
May 2012

12300 mi
Rear center seat belt receptacle reversed with passenger belt receptacle. 
Hyundai Genesis in New Mexico, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

38000 mi
Engine cover was not sealed. I was leaking oil, Fixed under warranty 
Feb 2016

52000 mi
Replaced crusise control after it stopped working. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2015
Aug 2013

18000 mi
Engine consuming oil. ~1 QT per 2000 miles. Dealership is currenty performing an oil consumption test and advised me to use 5W/30 oil as opposed to the the recommended 5W/ 20 
Oct 2013

20500 mi
Windshield wipers acting erratically 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
Dec 2014

9000 mi

US $133
A new battery was needed. It was partially covered under warranty. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
Nov 2014

82000 mi
Cruise Control 
Feb 2015

94000 mi
Engine light on was cause by the carbon filter in the gas tank fill nozzle, which was replace. This filter deal with recirculation of gas vapors. 
Mar 2015

98000 mi
Sunroof. Parking sensor. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

73000 mi
Slipping 2-3, 3-4 swift points 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

42000 mi

US $130
Freon was down to 1.10 lbs. Should be approx. 1.45lbs. A/C was not working well at all! Would blow warm air. It's 105 here in California. I suspect a slow leak. Leaking is covered under my extended warranty but freon was not. A/C cold. 
Hyundai Genesis in Kentucky, United States
Feb 2015 - Nov 2017
Jul 2015

27200 mi
HVAC Fan was making fluttering noise. Bad bearing, fan replaced under warranty. Actuator died for driver side door and would not unlock or lock unless manipulated manually. 
Sep 2016

36000 mi
I have a persistent issue with steering vibration in the steering wheel that will not resolve despite multiple balancings. Will seek second opinion and inspection of suspension bushings. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Dec 2014
May 2012

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. 
Dec 2012

17000 mi
Rattling noise in headliner around the passenger sun visor area and around the passenger door 
Dec 2014

50000 mi
Rattle in headliner never fixed. 
Hyundai Genesis in New York, United States
Jun 2014 - Oct 2023
Aug 2014

7000 mi
Rocker panel trim clip broken, trim loose. 
Sep 2023

39000 mi

US $130
Front left Vehicle Speed Sensor failed. Required Wheel Bearing assembly replacement. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

67000 mi
HECU module failure (no brakes in one front wheel). Dealer verified and replaced HECU unit under HPP Platinum extended warranty. My VIN was not part of Hyundai's HECU recall of 1st gen Genesis HECU failures, but it still failed. 
Aug 2021

87000 mi
Alternator replaced. Driver side power folding mirror failed. Internal gear stripped, would not fold. Dealer replaced entire mirror assembly under extended warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Aug 2011

3000 mi
Defective o ring in power steering pump which made steering the vehicle very difficult. 
Hyundai Genesis in Pennsylvania, United States
May 2014 - Feb 2015
Jun 2014

24000 mi
Front radar sensor needed replaced and ac not blowing cold air. 
Feb 2015

32000 mi
Radio still not working right and radar acting up again. fuel purge valve causing crappy gas mileage. Does not cool proplerly 
Hyundai Genesis in Kentucky, United States
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

34000 mi
When the blinker was turned on the headlights would go out. 
Hyundai Genesis in Arizona, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2016
Mar 2012

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 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

37000 mi

US $80
Electric window opener on driver side stopped working. Loose connector was the problem. 
Jan 2018

39000 mi

US $800
Replaced tires. 
Apr 2018

41000 mi

US $100
Window switch was bad. Since it was covered by extended warranty, paid only the deductible. 
May 2018

41000 mi

US $50
Checked a/c system and recharged the a/c system. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
May 2012 - Jun 2020
Mar 2013

17000 mi
Audio would quit working randomly. Dealer replaced radio deck assembly. The "Auto Hold" feature (keeps brakes engaged after stop without having to keep foot on brake pedal)suddenly quit working. The "Auto Hold" switch was replaced and seems to have fixed the problem. 
Jun 2015

42000 mi
Front passenger door lock stopped working. The service adviser indicated they have seen this problem before and knew what needed to be replaced. They replaced latch mechanism and had the car back to me in about one hour. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

Hyundai Genesis in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2022
Aug 2016

83400 mi

US $50
Adaptive Cruise Control replaced under warranty. I only paid $50, but the total repair was over $5,000. 
Hyundai Genesis in Maryland, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2015
Sep 2015

29000 mi
Front and rear parking sensors were not working. Repaired under Carmax extended warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2022
May 2013

20000 mi
Replaced transmission because of erratic shifting, all under warranty. 
Jul 2015

58000 mi
Front center parking sensor acting up, false alarms. Dealer replaced Front Parking sensors, which had gone bad. All good now. 
Dec 2015

65000 mi

US $1000
Sun-roof stuck up. Track had to be replaced. 
Apr 2017

85000 mi
Transmission would lock up in 5th gear, then seized after dealer replaced shift solenoid. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty. 
Mar 2018

98000 mi

US $500
Wiring harness chewed up by rodents. Dealer had to replace parts of the wiring harness. 
Jun 2022

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. 
Hyundai Genesis in Tennessee, United States
Nov 2011 - Feb 2016
Sep 2015

25000 mi
Faulty wiper motor. Needed replacement. 
Feb 2016

25000 mi
Sending module for Smart Cruise Contol needed replacement. Replaced passenger side fender liner which came loose and fell off car while driving. 
Hyundai Genesis in Quebec, Canada
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Mar 2016

15500 mi
Car would not start when very cold. Engine would crank but no start. As if no fuel or no spark. Had the throttle body replaced under warranty. Front cover as well as oil pan leaking oil! Had both gaskets and or silicon seals replaced to correct oil leaks. Both under warranty but not normal as far as I am concerned for such low mileage. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

59000 mi

US $849
Compressor needed to be replaced, as A/C was blowing hot air. 
Hyundai Genesis in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2018
Mar 2017

59000 mi
Lost 2nd & 3rd gear. Upon slowing down, revs would jump up to 4k, eventually evening out to normal when 1st gear was found. Complete tranny replacement with Factory rebuilt @59k. 
Hyundai Genesis in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Apr 2017

61000 mi
Have TPMS Light on dashboard. Went to have diagnosed. Found bad sensor and it was ordered. Will not pay until work is completed. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2017

115000 mi

US $30
Oil change 
Hyundai Genesis in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

5000 mi
Audio sound doesn't work occasionally. 
Hyundai Genesis in Michigan, United States
Sep 2011 - Jul 2014
Oct 2013

22000 mi
Windshield wiper motor assembly was faulty. Repair made under warranty. Brake fluid replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Korea, South
Sep 2011 - Dec 2014
Apr 2012

5360 mi
Engine check light stayed on. Dealer claimed there was a TSB (software upgrade) and that should probably resolve the issue. 
Sep 2012

9920 mi
The front grill had begun to peel so that the chrome was spotty. 
Aug 2013

16400 mi
My Smart Cruise Control System was displaying a warning. The dealer diagnosed and had to replace the Module Assembly for the Auto Cruise System. 
Hyundai Genesis in Alabama, United States
Jul 2015 - Mar 2017
Sep 2015

43000 mi

US $300
alternater failed to function and required replacment. battery replaced due to alternator failure and draining battery till discharge. 
Hyundai Genesis in Missouri, United States
Sep 2015 - Jun 2022
Mar 2016

51000 mi

US $485
Steering column had rubbing sound, had to be replaced 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Jan 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

77000 mi

US $350
Underbody splash guard panel ripped and was replaced. 
Hyundai Genesis in Maryland, United States
Jun 2014 - Apr 2018
Jul 2014

25300 mi
Cruise Control Computer Spontaneous Failure while driving on cruise on the highway. Cruise disengaged and a red symbol appeared on information display - a speedometer, a car, and exclamation symbol. $4800 Part ordered. Glad under warranty. 
Mar 2015

33000 mi
AV system occasionally shuts down and spontaneously restarts requiring nav reset, etc. Problem is intermittent. Dealer can't pinpoint problem for repair. 
Jan 2017

49000 mi

US $120
Routine battery replacement. Original battery was weakening and might become unreliable if not replaced after ~ 5 years. 
Apr 2018

60000 mi

US $140
Seatbelts system lubrication service bulletin, 
Hyundai Genesis in Alabama, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2016
Dec 2015

32000 mi
Door lock actuator was not working. Replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2022
Apr 2015

42500 mi
Replace parking sensor and tire air pressure sensor 
Hyundai Genesis in Delaware, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

49000 mi
Gas tank carbon filter 
Mar 2015

59000 mi
Harsh shifting in lower gears, dealer applied TSB to correct. 
Jan 2016

58500 mi
Replaced transmission under warranty. 
Mar 2018

93000 mi

US $400
Replaced clock spring which was causing airbag light to stay on. 
Jun 2018

94500 mi
Replaced both front wheel hub bearings under warranty 
Nov 2019

108000 mi

US $1500
Replaced entire sunroof assembly with used parts. Internal plastic track parts broken, stuck in open position. 
Jan 2020

108700 mi
Replaced battery under warranty 
Hyundai Genesis in Washington, United States
Sep 2012 - Jun 2022
Oct 2012

4000 mi
Excessive noise from right front in city driving. Dealer states tire noise only 
Apr 2017

54000 mi
Hood sealing strip came loose. Re-glued it. 
Jul 2021

97000 mi

US $125
AC system was full of air, needed to be bled and recharged 
Hyundai Genesis in Kentucky, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2015
Nov 2012 OEM Dunlop tires were severely after sitting on the lot for about 4 months. Would not balance after multiple attempts - noticeable shimmy in steering wheel. 
Hyundai Genesis in Oregon, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Mar 2013

8000 mi
DIS BACK button was stuck down. Dealer rwplaced entire center console DIS control pad 
Dec 2015

33000 mi
Transmission started to hard up shift 2 3 4 gears. Dealer reset computer to no avail decided to swap tranny. I traded 2012 3.8 in for a 2014 5.0 same day. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Dec 2012 - Mar 2013
Jan 2013 Parking sensors went out. First trip to the dealer verified the issue, but they had to order a part, so second trip is needed to install. Parking sensor module was replaced. Dealer stated it shouldn't have been covered under warranty, but they replaced free of charge anyway. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2016
Apr 2016

27000 mi
Driver side seat heater had to be replaced Passenger side rear door lock does not lock and unlock from the drivers door lock control. Navigation system stopped working. I was told the entire unit would have to be replaced at a cost of around $5K. The unit was only warranted for 3 years or 36K miles. I am going to get an aftermarket unit to replace it. The headlights would flash on and off at the first "headlight on" setting when using the stem to signal a lane change. 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Jan 2012 - Jul 2021
Mar 2013

18000 mi
Emission system. A valve was stuck open and caused a CEL 
Hyundai Genesis in Florida, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2015
Oct 2015

46000 mi
AUTO DOOR LOCK ON DRIVER SIDE REPLACED SPLIT IN LEATHER ON TOP OF CENTER CONSOLE ARM REST COVER 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Sep 2013
Dec 2012

8000 mi
unexplained hesitation under some conditions 
Hyundai Genesis in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Aug 2015
May 2013

16980 mi
Faulty parking sensor. Ordered and replaced Additionally, brake fluid replaced ( TSB) 
May 2014

32860 mi
Faulty parking sensor 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012

4000 mi
Rear seat heater module replaced 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Apr 2012 - Apr 2015
Apr 2013

10000 mi
Easy access function for driver seat failed. Electronic module has switched off, Technician resets module. 
May 2013

10700 mi
Easy access function of driver seat is still not working (see earlier report). Dealer had to order module from Hyundai before installed (cause for 3 day out of service). 
Jun 2013

11000 mi
Easy access function still occasionally not working correctly, be in disagreement with Hyundai CS engineer how to prove malfunction and how to handle the issue. Update: I was putting car into gear too soon. 
Hyundai Genesis in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2017
May 2013

14000 mi
Check engine light came on: emission control system problem. Dealer identified faulty sensor and replaced it under warranty. 
Jul 2013

15500 mi
Check engine light came on. 
Sep 2013

18000 mi
Low tire pressure warning light came on; dealer verified that one tire was 1 psi low, checked for punctures (found none), and added nitrogen to all tires to bring them to recommended pressures. 
Dec 2014

36000 mi
From the dealer's report: "Evac vent valve stuck in the close position." Part on order for future installation. 
Jan 2015

11700 mi
On a previous visit, dealer reported "evac vent valve stuck in the close position." During this visit, dealer replaced faulty valve. 
Aug 2016

62000 mi
Driver seat switch works intermittently. Shop could not find the fault, even after keeping the car overnight. 
Aug 2017

72000 mi

US $2000
I had the seat fixed due to a power seat switch that sometimes did not work. The entire seat track assembly had to be replaced since the burnt-out motor was not a serviceable item. The total for the repair was right at $2,000. 
Hyundai Genesis in Arizona, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
Mar 2015

36000 mi
Headlights could randomly and momentarily shut off at night. They replaced headlight/turn signal control stalk...and replaced non OEM bulbs I had installed 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2013

14000 mi
Reset module that controls seat memory. 
Hyundai Genesis in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

26000 mi
Windshield wiper motor failed. Was replaced. Front parking sensor failure. Fuel tank causes fuel pump to shut off fueling early. Replaced vent valve. Did not correct problem. Fuel tank causes fuel pump to shut off fueling early. Second trip. "Blew lines out". Problem corrected. 
Jan 2014 While waiting for the sensor to come in, another failed. When both sensors came in, they replaced them. Sensors work but now get random warnings indicating that there is an object in front of my car, when there actually is not. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2013 - Aug 2021
Oct 2013

10540 mi
power mirrors fail to return to preset after transmission is taken out of reverse. 
Nov 2013

11140 mi
driver's side heated mirror stopped working. Had been intermittent for a while. Replaced under warranty 
Jan 2014

13020 mi
Now the passenger side mirror has failed also. The part is on order. I also am having an intermittent issue with the power mirrors(both sides) are failing to return to the set position after the car comes out of reverse. We have narrowed the probable cause to the main mirror switch. Part is on order. My steering wheel leather is starting to come off at the bottom of the wheel. Part is on order. 
Feb 2014

13520 mi
Main mirror switch on driver's door was replaced under warranty to repair mirrors not returning to set position.(hopefully) passenger mirror heater failed to heat intermittently leather on steering wheel started coming off 
Aug 2015

22520 mi
the car refused to shift out of park once. Check engine light came on. It was diagnosed as a shift sensor and replaced under warranty 
Dec 2015

23560 mi

C $1
driver's side mirror failed to return to pre-set after backing up 
Mar 2016

24800 mi
2 of the parking sensors started going off on start up for 10-15 seconds. First one then the other. One was diagnosed as defective and a new one was ordered. Apparently they are linked and when one goes defective, it make the other look bad. 
May 2016

26040 mi
my front center parking sensor started going off for no reason. sensor was replaced 
Jul 2016

26240 mi
system failed to get cold on more than one occasion. Dealer could not duplicate the problem 
Oct 2016

27280 mi
car stalled out 6 times in one day while driving. It would start back up right away but stall again. Happened at low speed and high speed. Dealer could not replicate the problem I had trouble shifting car into drive from park. It kept going into neutral. It would sometimes take 2-3 tries to get it to shift properly. A shift sensor was diagnosed as faulty and replaced 
Feb 2017

28520 mi
the transmission would not shift into drive sometimes. repeat of issue from October 2016 front parking sensors would show close objects when none were there. it gave false readings 
Apr 2017

29140 mi
passenger side mirror would move up and down continuously while in reverse. Parts ordered 
May 2017

30132 mi
new passenger side mirror was defective and had to be replaced again 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Jan 2014 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014

34000 mi
The right front passenger door would not unlock with the key fob or pushing the internal button, it could only be opened manually by switching the door lock lever. The dealer seemed to know right away what the issue was when I called. 
Hyundai Genesis in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2014 - Jun 2022
Dec 2014

43000 mi

US $4
Output power plugin and cigarette lighter stopped working. Replaced the 25W fuse. 
Sep 2015

51000 mi
Actuator for the driver's side door failed. Dealer installed a new one under warranty. 
Dec 2017

65000 mi

US $350
Transistor that controlled the heater fan was replaced. 
Jun 2021

87000 mi

US $300
Adaptive cruise control went out. Replaced with a part from a salvage yard. Check engine light came out indicating a small leak in the emission evaporative system. Leak was from the fuel tank. Replaced the fuel tank with one from a salvage yard. 
Hyundai Genesis in Indiana, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2018
Sep 2014

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.  
Oct 2014

67000 mi

US $250
New seat cushion installed. 
Dec 2015

107000 mi

US $1300
engine light on, dealer diagnosed as bad catalytic converter 
Feb 2016

111000 mi
Transmission not engaging/shifting gears smoothly between 2-3, 3-4, computer was updated-noted if process did not solve problem, new transmission may be required. 
Mar 2016

114000 mi

US $2425
transmission replaced due to previous shifting issue returning - reman transmission installed at dealer 
Hyundai Genesis in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2012 - Sep 2015
Jun 2012

7005 mi
Drivers Door Panel Squeaking Tried to seal arund exhaust tail pipes as there is black smudge on bumper. This did not help Complained of slugish shifting, Dealer found a campign addressing this. It seems to be fixed now. 
Aug 2012

9420 mi
Replaced Audio/Nav unit. Freezing seems to be better, but bluetooth still not working right. 
Sep 2012

10467 mi
repced controlhead, this seemed to correct GPS and Bluetooh issues. 
Nov 2012

13222 mi

C $60
Musty Smell in Cabin Replaced Cabin Air Filter Groaning noise at slow speeds dealer could not reproduce? 
Dec 2012

14320 mi
Second Visit for rubbing/groaning noise from front end. still not found noise from telescopic steering colum. Adjusted the trim around it. 
Mar 2013

17796 mi
Adjusted Center Console Lid again Third visit for noise from front end at slow speeds. Still not found! 
Apr 2013

19405 mi
Noise from front end, lubed front struts. Did not help intermittant high idle at cold start,slams into gear, no fault found. 
Aug 2013

23353 mi
Isolated noise from front end, dirt in front coils between spring amd mounts, . Sound has gone away. HVAC eractic, on maual settings defog logic still works. turned this off now High and rough idle. Not resolve 
Oct 2013

24856 mi
Dealer has now confirmed rough idle at start up. a misfire on #1 and #3 cylinder. was going to change relay assy but did not. Dealer found contaminated fuel particles. memory seat not working properly, no fault found 
Jan 2014

27986 mi
Pump type noise, Mechanic could hear it on road test but could not diagnose. Hyundia is changing fuel injector cleaner to everry 6000km service from 12000km. this is the firt time they ave done this, is this why I have rough idle at startup 
May 2014

32240 mi
Continual Problem with Rough Idle, This time they removed the OCV valves and tested them, they seem to test okay but the restance levels were above normal. dealer does not want to replace, suggests removing gas tank and clean 
Aug 2014

34900 mi
Driving in 30c and for an hour air conditioner blew warm air. All of a sounded it started to blow cold air when I got close to the ocean and some shade. as usual no codes found and dealer can not replicate? 
Hyundai Genesis in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2011 - Dec 2013
Jan 2012

43940 mi
Faulty Centre Console Lid - Replacement ordered. Active (swivelling) Front Headlights not working - Still under investigation. Also: Steering Wheel position sometimes loses its memory and audio system switches itself on sometimes when you start the car. 
Mar 2012

9300 mi
Front parking sensor requires replacement - parts ordered. System 'beeps' every time car comes to a stop.  Rear view Camera out of alignment. Now fixed. Problem with swiveling headlights remains. Was reported as fixed, but no. Front Parking Sensor system malfunctioned causing system to beep repeatedly every time vehicle came to a full stop. New sensor ordered and fitted to fix problem. 
Mar 2013

32860 mi
Transmission was not as smooth as when new & appeared to be getting worse. Transmission also slow to change down when accelerating. Dealer tried re-flash of transmission computer but did not improve condition. Hyundai authorised replacement. Steering Wheel Position memory malfunctioned intermittantly. Memory module replaced. Problem now worse than before - no longer intermittant as it ghanges position every time now!! 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. 
Jun 2013

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. Fuel Tank not venting properly during fill-ups causing constant stops of gas pump. 
Hyundai Genesis in Ohio, United States
Jul 2013 - Jun 2022
Jun 2014

15000 mi
Front parking sensors replacement 
Jan 2021

80000 mi
Wouldn't go into drive. Transmission was replaced under warranty after initial repair didn't work. 
Hyundai Genesis in Texas, United States
Oct 2011 - Apr 2018
Jul 2012

15000 mi
The perimeter sensor stopped working.  Also the TPMS light sometimes comes on. Might be Texas temps. The check engine light flashed intermittently. Dealer says problem was caused by use of a automobile radar detector. Dealer disconnected battery and reset auto. 
Aug 2012

15800 mi
Perimeter parking system does not work. The dealer discovered that the perimeter sensor module had never been installed, ordered one from Hyundai and installed it. 
Apr 2015

46800 mi

US $300
Active Cruise Control module failed 
Jul 2016

61300 mi
Radar cruise unit malfunctioning 
Dec 2016

69000 mi

US $50
Alternator needed replacing 
Dec 2017

74000 mi
Steering wheel pump belt was whining. Dealer replaced under warranty. 
Hyundai Genesis in Arkansas, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Feb 2014

9000 mi
has electrical issues which so far cannot be found. Will start up by itself after turning car off. Will not have any navigation, radio etc. until car is shut down and restarted. Radio will change channels, but not station. Ongoing. electrical system has gremlins which dealership cannot find 
Jun 2014

13000 mi
still ongoing electrical issues, mainly with radio. The problems vary and are now almost on a daily basis. Dealership has not been able to figure out. Going in again:are keeping and providing loaner which I will take to go shop at Lexus. 
Hyundai Genesis in Mississippi, United States
Apr 2013 - Jan 2016
Feb 2013

350 mi
Ordered and replaced XM antenna Code showed transmission pressure high. Reset code and has not reoccurred in 20,000 miles. 
Jun 2013

17000 mi
Since new, the vehicle has had a whine when decelerating from about 45 MPH. The dealer identified it as a problem with the rear axle and replaced the entire axle assembly. This corrected the problem. 
Jun 2015

81000 mi
Malfunction indicator light on in dash. Transmission pressure sensor failed. Dealer replaced sensor and applied two transmission control module TSB's. Test driven OK. 
Hyundai Genesis in Oregon, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2018
Dec 2014

11000 mi
Driver side rear seat belt buckle INOP. Removed and replaced under warranty. 
Mar 2016

14000 mi
Key fob not recognized by sensor. Car could not be started. Dealer later found that I had inserted batteries upside down and attributed start failure to that. But failure occurred before battery change, so I feel this error was random. 
Hyundai Genesis in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

17900 mi
Engine light came on. They replaced the sensor which apparently was a in a tech service bulletin. 
Jul 2013

28000 mi
Rear drivers side automatic lock did not function 100% of the time, 
Aug 2013

28000 mi
Auto trunk latch replaced as it would often open when the vehicle was started 
Apr 2014

35000 mi
Interior door handle de-laminated. Replaced with new one under warranty 
Hyundai Genesis in Kentucky, United States
May 2014 - Jan 2022
Dec 2015

64000 mi

US $90
Fuel filler air vent plugged, unable to add gas due to nozzle shutting down after each cupfull. Removed trunk liner to clean air vent. 

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