2012 Hyundai Genesis vs 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Hyundai Genesis | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 259 | 215 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 147 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–24 | 22–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Genesis | Mercedes-Benz E350 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 8 | 84 |
| Engine | 68 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 49 | 18 |
| Power Train | 39 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 28 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 27 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 55 | 7 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
2012 Hyundai Genesis
2012 Mercedes-Benz E350
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.