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2012 Hyundai Genesis
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
The Hyundai Genesis is an executive car manufactured and marketed by Hyundai Motor Company over two generations from 2008 until 2016, before it was renamed the Genesis G80. It is a five-passenger, four-door, rear- or all-wheel-drive sedan.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Regular | 18 | 28 | 22 | 404 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 8-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake fluid which does not protect against corrosion of the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU).
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
364 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
EPA figures for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
Owners have filed 364 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.