2012 Hyundai Genesis recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 270
Latest campaign: Feb 29, 2016

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	1	Feb 29, 2016	16V117000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Oct 29, 2013	13V489000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Feb 29, 2016Latest campaign


Feb 29, 201616V117000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V117000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V117000 · Feb 29, 2016
Oct 29, 201313V489000	Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V489000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V489000 · Oct 29, 2013

Feb 29, 201616V117000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer motor

Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V117000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V117000 · Feb 29, 2016

Oct 29, 201313V489000

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

If the module corrodes, reduced brake effectiveness may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V489000

What's wrong: 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.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 13V489000 · Oct 29, 2013

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component270

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

270Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

6Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	71	26	1	1	2
Service brakes	65	24	2	0	0
Electrical system	49	18	0	0	1
Power train	39	14	0	0	1
Unknown or other	34	13	1	0	0
Hydraulic	33	12	1	0	0
Exterior lighting	25	9	0	0	0
Steering	15	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	14	5	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	10	4	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	9	3	0	0	0
Air bags	8	3	4	0	3
Suspension	8	3	0	0	0
Wheels	6	2	1	0	1
Seats	4	1	1	0	1

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“See attached document for complaint.”
Filed 09/18/2026 · ODI 11765182
Service brakes
“Brake pedal has been intermittently low/spongy and has progressively gotten worse.”
Filed 07/08/2026 · ODI 11749208
Service brakes
“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…”
Filed 02/06/2026 · ODI 11716198

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2012 Hyundai Genesis recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Genesis have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis. The most recent, 16V117000 (reported February 29, 2016), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 71 complaints out of 270 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Hyundai Genesis?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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