Model year
2012 Hyundai Genesis
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 260 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 11 complaints under GENESIS COUPE. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (68), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (49), POWER TRAIN (38). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 235 complaints
- 2010 88 complaints
- 2011 122 complaints
- 2012 260 complaints
- 2013 126 complaints
- 2014 22 complaints
- 2015 290 complaints
- 2016 97 complaints
Recalls
16V117000 · Feb 29, 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…
13V489000 · Oct 29, 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).
Complaints
260 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| GENESIS COUPE | 3 | 11 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE13033 | Brake hydraulic control module failure · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE; SERVICE BRAKES,… | Oct 17, 2013 | Apr 4, 2014 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.082 | — |
| 4 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis · 3.8L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Genesis · 4.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Genesis R-Spec · 5L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Genesis Coupe · 2L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Genesis Coupe · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 30 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Genesis Coupe · 3.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Genesis Coupe · 3.8L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Genesis · 5L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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