2012 Hyundai Genesis: engine failure

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Engine · TN · fire · 1 injury

These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines installed in my car I keep the maintenance up on my car but its still no luck with the engines I've risked my life from almost having accidents due to engine failure I have proof that these calls have been engines and I honestly feel like it's a serious issue that needs to be adjusted

Filed May 25, 2022 · Engine · 39,750 miles · CA

I bought the car new, it has 39k miles on it. 5k miles ago while repairing the water pump under the 10 year powertrain warranty, I reported to the dealership the engine was making bad knocking/grinding sounds at startup and the oil consumption was high. The dealership dismissed this as "normal" for this car. 2 weeks ago the engine seized up without warning, no loss of power or harshness, no engine check light or low pressure warning. I had just left the I15 in rush hour traffic traveling at 70mph. The starter could barely turn the engine, I thought it was a flat battery. After some time I managed to restart the engine that now sounded like a machine gun and limp a few miles home. I tried replacing the oil, which I do on a regular basis, and it contained metal fragments. The warranty expired in Dec 21 but I still contacted the dealership. They have inspected the car and report engine damage requiring $3,200 of parts. Both the dealership and myself have contacted Hyundai Corp. and opened a Consumer Affairs Case on 5/25. Yesterday, 5/24, the case manager spoke to me to get details and obtain evidence I might have including original proof of ownership (documents he should already have). He told me he would have a decision in 2 to 4 weeks. I asked about leaving the car at the dealership, and he replied that it was the dealerships decision, but I would probably need to remove it. I would consider the car dangerous to drive, but the case manager does not seem to consider this and my impression is that Hyundai will refuse any responsibility for this problem. After googling this, I see you have sued Hyundai for what appears to be exactly the same manufacturing problems in other engines from the same time and wonder if these should also apply to the 5.0 liter engines. Has Hyundai acknowledged a problem with these engines and corrected it? If so, why has a recall not been issued, and I not charged for their manufacturing mistake? The dealership has rebuilt the engine and returned my car, charging me $3400.

Filed Feb 24, 2020 · Engine · 165,000 miles · CA

At approximately 10:30 pm. While driving on hwy at fairly good speed of 73-75 MPH, while on cruise control, the engine died and steering became difficult to none at all, all while engine was completely off. Car could not be started again. Vehicle is currently non-operable and parked. It appears I am the third owner of the is vehicle. Your assistance is appreciated.

Filed Apr 25, 2019 · Acceleration, Transmission · 49,259 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that the gear shifter did not engage in drive and seized completely. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to john amato hyundai (414‑357‑8500, located at 8301 n 76th st, milwaukee, wi 53223) where it was diagnosed that the shifter gear was corroded. The technician cleaned the gear. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 49,259. *dt *dt

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 65,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off. In addition, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was placed in park and restarted. The contact called the safford hyundai of springfield dealer at 703‑776‑9040 (located at 7615 loisdale rd a, springfield, va 22150) and was informed that the failure could be the brakes. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case number was provided by the manufacturer's consumer affairs division. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2018 · Engine · 60,000 miles · CA

Hyundai genesis 2012 engine stalls in traffic at slow speeds. As I was slowing down ona crowded freeway on ramp the engine died. All lights went on and I had no control over the car steering or brakes. After a minute or so I was able to restart the car and it seems to drive normally. This is the third time this has happened

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 65,760 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. While driving 20 MPH and attempting to make a right turn, the vehicle lost power and the instrument cluster indicators illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel seized and caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and run over the median. The contact was able to depress the brake pedal and stop the vehicle. Once at a complete stop, the driver turned off and restarted the vehicle on the first attempt and drove home. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (capitol hyundai montgomery, 2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al, 36116), but could not be repaired until two and a half weeks later. Due to the delay, the contact declined to proceed with scheduling diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,760.

Filed Jan 16, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 31,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000.