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2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan — Problems, Recalls & Complaints

Aggregated from NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Data updated daily from federal databases.

2
Open Recalls
270
Owner Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
47
Fair
Reliability Score (0–100)
Declining -60%
Complaint Trend
8 last 24mo vs 20 prior

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2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan Safety Recalls (2)

16V11700029/02/2016
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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.

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.

13V48900029/10/2013
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

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).

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.

Most Common Problems Reported for 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

ENGINE
36
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
33
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
23
POWER TRAIN
20
SERVICE BRAKES
17
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
7

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Safety Incident Summary

8
Crash-Involved Complaints
8
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

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