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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 24 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

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. 
126600 mi

US $4000
Transmission replaced due to slipping and hard shifting 
83000 mi

US $400
Differential gasket leak. Needed replacement and refill differential fluids. 
78600 mi

US $50
replaced faulty transmission under warranty 
10500 mi Transmission was erroneously sending a clamping message to brakes at stop. Transmission was replaced. 
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. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

73000 mi Slipping 2-3, 3-4 swift points 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis 4dr Sedan

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

59000 mi Harsh shifting in lower gears, dealer applied TSB to correct. 
78500 mi Replaced transmission under warranty. 
94500 mi Replaced both front wheel hub bearings under warranty 
80000 mi Wouldn't go into drive. Transmission was replaced under warranty after initial repair didn't work. 
20000 mi Replaced transmission because of erratic shifting, all under warranty. 
85000 mi Transmission would lock up in 5th gear, then seized after dealer replaced shift solenoid. Dealer replaced transmission under warranty. 
7005 mi Complained of slugish shifting, Dealer found a campign addressing this. It seems to be fixed now. 
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. 
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 
27280 mi 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 
28520 mi the transmission would not shift into drive sometimes. repeat of issue from October 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. 
114000 mi

US $2425
transmission replaced due to previous shifting issue returning - reman transmission installed at dealer 
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. 
350 mi Code showed transmission pressure high. Reset code and has not reoccurred in 20,000 miles. 
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. 
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. 
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. 

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2012 Hyundai Genesis Transmission Problems

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