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KMHGC4DD3CU••••••2012 Hyundai GENESIS
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai GENESIS build (17 vs 5).
17on this build
240on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Service Brakes 6Power Train 4Hydraulic 4
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesMar 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V489000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…
Unknown Or OtherMar 2021
My vechile stalls while driving at various times. This could cause a serious accident in which lives could be lost . This eems to be problem with the genesis from 2012 to 2016 from my research. I am not the only owner with this problem . The dealers cant find the problem or why…
Power TrainFeb 2021
The hyundai genesis has a transmission problem where it slips out of gear and rough shifts 2-3rd gear and 4-5th gear. I took the car to the dealer and they could not duplicate. They updated software, no change. I contacted hyundai multiple times. I am second owner of vehicle…
Electrical SystemSep 2019
Was driving down the freeway in stop and go traffic and had been driving for about 45 minutes. Had a/c on, radio on, phone charger and seat cooling. Suddenly all electronics stopped on the car, loss of power to brakes, power steering and no acceleration. Had to pull over across…
EngineJul 2017
The contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. While driving 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact changed the gear to neutral, hit the start button, and the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (thornton road hyundai, located at 669…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHGC4DD3CU164748 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.