NHTSA lists 260 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis, 8 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 6 complaints mention an injury, with 6 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI GENESIS.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 121 | 53.8% | 0.90 |
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| electrical electronic | 30 | 13.3% | 0.73 |
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| visibility or lighting | 26 | 11.6% | 0.81 |
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| mechanical failure | 24 | 10.7% | 0.79 |
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| restraint or airbag | 10 | 4.4% | 0.93 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 6 | 2.7% | 0.79 |
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| noise or comfort | 3 | 1.3% | 0.65 |
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| structural or corrosion | 3 | 1.3% | 0.53 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 0.4% | 0.82 |
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| unclear | 1 | 0.4% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 186 | 82.7% | 0.86 |
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| low | 24 | 10.7% | 0.71 |
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| high | 14 | 6.2% | 0.84 |
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| none | 1 | 0.4% | 0.97 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 225 tagged complaints of 260 complaints (86.5%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2016-02-29. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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 motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper (excerpt)
Consequence: Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-10-29. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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). (excerpt)
Consequence: If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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, (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
1 investigations; 0 open.
PE13033
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 may contain brake fluid that does not sufficiently inhibit corrosion on the zinc
Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Linked campaign numbers: 13V489000.
Manufacturer communications
99 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 29 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 26 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| VISIBILITY | 8 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 5 |
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| AIR BAGS | 3 |
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11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary
10253275
Date: 2024-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
10251285
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
10251277
Date: 2024-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
This bulletin outlines the basic components of the BG Fuel Test Kit and the procedure to test the quality of the fuel during vehicle diagnosis. Poor fuel quality may lead to cold engine startability issues, hesitation at idle or during acceleration, and/or poor driveability. In addition, prolonged
10247189
Date: 2023-10-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
10235566
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moist
10235525
Date: 2023-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In some areas, a vehicleA?A A s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the bottom exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. T
10235526
Date: 2023-04-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
In certain areas, a vehicleA?A A s underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road-salt usage. As a preventative measure, a cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components and an undercoating spray is applied to exterior surfaces of specified underbody components. The serv