Recalls ·2012 Hyundai Genesis

2012 Hyundai Genesis recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis; the most frequently affected component is visibility — motor. Owners filed 270 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints270
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Visibility — MotorCampaign 16V117000 · 29 Feb 2016

Problem: 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 function.

Risk: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.

Service brakes, hydraulic — FluidCampaign 13V489000 · 29 Oct 2013

Problem: 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).

Risk: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and instruct them to bring their vehicle to a dealer for service. Hyundai will inspect the HECU module for proper operation, and will replace the modules as necessary. Hyundai will replace the factory brake fluid in those vehicles that have not previously had the factory brake fluid replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151 or by email at consumeraffairs@hmausa.com. Hyundai's recall number is 114.

What owners complain about

Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes13 · 36%
Engine10 · 28%
Electrical system9 · 25%
Power train5 · 14%
Hydraulic4 · 11%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 6%
Air bags2 · 6%
Unknown or other2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

20213
20228
202310
20249
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From owner complaints

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, an abnormal fuel odor was coming from the vehicle with heavy smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The contact stated that the tire pressure and brake warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not serviced or diagnosed. The…

Tires · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact stated that the check…

Power train · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

Car shuts off while driving for no reason. Happens last time on the beltway. No check engine light or warning that it will cut off. Doesn’t happen at the mechanics. No one knows why it happens. I see this is an ongoing issue for Genesis

Engine · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to…

Engine · Aug 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.