2012 Hyundai Genesis: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The newest campaign is 16V117000. NHTSA received the report on 29 Feb 2016. The NHTSA record gives the component Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor. NHTSA has 260 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 16V117000, in the NHTSA record
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.
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Recall campaigns
2 campaigns, newest first. 62,200 units in total.
16V117000Received . 18,700 units.
Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Motor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 140. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V489000Received . 43,500 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Fluid
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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, in the NHTSA record
If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 114. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
260 complaints, 364 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2012 Hyundai Genesis
- All 2012 vehicles
| Component | 2012 Genesis | All 2012 vehicles | Genesis, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 186.8 | 144.2 | 125 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 134.6 | 130.1 | 158.6 | 49 |
| Power Train | 109.9 | 108.9 | 66.6 | 40 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 90.7 | 9.1 | 51.5 | 33 |
| Unknown or Other | 85.2 | 69.3 | 92 | 31 |
| Service Brakes | 76.9 | 56.2 | 126.7 | 28 |
| Exterior Lighting | 65.9 | 25.7 | 76.4 | 24 |
| Steering | 41.2 | 97.9 | 56.1 | 15 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35.7 | 34 | 45.7 | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24.7 | 44.1 | 19.1 | 9 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 8
- Complaints that report a fire
- 1
- Injuries in the complaints
- 6
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 18 Sep 2026
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE13033 | Preliminary evaluation | Brake hydraulic control module failure | Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Control Unit/Module | 17 Oct 2013 | 4 Apr 2014 | 13V489000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2012 Hyundai GenesisThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2012 Hyundai Genesis: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/hyundai/genesis/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Hyundai Motor America
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?
- 62,200 units in 2 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Genesis have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Genesis, model years 2008 to 2018. 2 of them name the 2012 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis name most often?
- Engine: 68 of 364 component mentions, or 186.8 per 1,000. For all 2012 vehicles the figure is 144.2 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Hyundai Genesis open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.