2012 Hyundai Genesis recalls (5)

Every 2012 Hyundai Genesis recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

• Electrical System · NHTSA 24V562000

  Jul 25, 2024Electrical System:Ignition:Interlock/Lockout

  Problem

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Genesis Coupe vehicles. A return spring in the ignition lock switch may fracture, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the vehicle is started in gear, without the parking brake applied.

  Risk

  Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  Dealers will replace the ignition lock switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 266.

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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000

  Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside

  Problem

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

  Risk

  An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  Fix

  Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

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• Air Bags · NHTSA 16V722000

  Jul 10, 2016Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification

  Problem

  Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Genesis Coupe vehicles manufactured December 12, 2008, to June 11, 2016. The electrical harness connector for the front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) may dislodge when the seat is moved.

  Risk

  In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the disconnected OCS would, by default, cause the first stage, and only the first stage, of the air bag to deploy, whether there is a child seat in the front seat and the bag should not deploy or if the crash is severe and both stages should deploy. Either scenario increases the risk of injury to the front seat occupant.

  Fix

  Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will secure the OCS connector to prevent it from disconnecting, free of charge. Parts are not currently available and a second letter will be sent to owners when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 151.

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• Visibility · NHTSA 16V117000

  Feb 29, 2016Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

  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.

  Fix

  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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• Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 13V489000

  Oct 29, 2013Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

  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.

  Fix

  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.

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2012 Hyundai Genesis complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, reporting 8 crashes, 1 fires, 6 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 99 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.

Most-reported components

• Engine71
• Electrical System49
• Power Train40
• Unknown Or Other34
• Service Brakes, Hydraulic33
• Service Brakes32

Service bulletins by component

• Equipment (39)
• Power Train (32)
• Electrical System (25)
• Visibility (11)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (10)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (10)

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Other Hyundai Genesis model years

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