The 2012 Hyundai Genesis has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 62,200 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 362 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
VISIBILITY16V1170002016-02-2918,700 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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, HYDRAULIC13V4890002013-10-2943,500 affected
Defect
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).
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
68
1crashes1fires2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
49
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
38
1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
31
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
27
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
23
STEERING
15
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
11
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10
1crashes
Total complaints362
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Brake line on driver rear rusted and leaking above brake hose. Cannot drive vehicle safely with this leak. Would leak brake fluid each time I step on brake pedal. Problem magnified when car is on and brake booster is working. Vehicle not at dealer or mechanic yet, but link to video of driver rear…”
“I am submitting this letter as a formal safety defect complaint regarding my 2012 hyundai genesis 5.0 sedan, which is experiencing braking system behavior that directly mirrors the defect described in hyundai recall campaign 114 (nhtsa campaign 13v489000), despite my vehicle not being included by…”
“The contact owned a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, she collided with another vehicle on the front driver's side. No air bags deployed. Bm automotive towed the vehicle, then the vehicle was towed to her local dealership. The contact stated that she…”
“The contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact had engaged the windshield wipers during a light rainstorm and noticed that the intermittent wiper function was not working as designed. The contact stated that gradually the wiper speeds were no longer functional, and only the high-speed option…”
“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…”
“During normal driving conditions, the 8 speed automatic transmission will randomly hesitate to upshift from 2nd to 3rd and from 4th to 5th, causing an unpredictable loss of power. Symptoms will show up intermittently, and do not seem to be caused by certain events. This is unsafe because the…”
“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…”
“The contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis. The contact stated while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact shifted into park(p) and pressed the push to start button, and the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
InvestigationPE13033 Opened 2013-10-17 · closed 2014-04-04
Brake hydraulic control module failure
On October 28, 2013, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) to NHTSA describing a safety defect in the braking system of approximately 43,500 model year (MY) 2009 through 2012 Hyundai Genesis sedans (NHTSA Recall No. 13V-489).The Hyundai report indicates that the recalled vehicles…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis as of
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