Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 2 recalls, 268 complaints.
2
Recalls
268
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
16V117000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Eq...
13V489000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured April 30, 2008, through March 28, 2012. The vehicles may contain brake...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Hyundai Genesis 4 DR RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake line on driver rear rusted and leaking above brake hose. Cannot drive vehicle safely with thi... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am submitting this letter as a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2012 Hyundai Genesis 5.... |
| May 2, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed,... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact had engaged the windshield wipers during a ligh... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Jul 28, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | During normal driving conditions, the 8 speed automatic transmission will randomly hesitate to upshi... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | ENGINE | These cars has some serious engine issues they are literally defective I've had 5 different engines ... |
| May 2, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalle... |
| Mar 30, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start and ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Re: [XXX] It has been 6 months since a recall notice was sent indicating: FIRE RISK WHEN PARKED As... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | recall from 2014 under Hyundai genesis BH over brake corrosion and leading to HECU /electrical / whe... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, t... |
| Dec 27, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Nov 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the veh... |
| Nov 12, 2023 | ENGINE | Car shuts off while driving for no reason. Happens last time on the beltway. No check engine light o... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Submitted complaint of unsafe fumes /gas smells emitting from engine and into cabin of car to site o... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal f... |
| Sep 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | Sep 22, 2023 Manufacturer Recall Number251 NHTSA Recall Number23V651000 Recall Status: Recall Incomp... |
| Aug 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The area in the dash where the passenger airbag is contained recently got two Cracks along the edges... |
| Jul 12, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes are spongy/soft - My car has been inspected by a Hyundai dealership and an ABS control module... |