2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Engine (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Electrical System:ignition:interlock/Lockout 2024-07-25 · campaign 24V562000 · 12,612 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification 2016-10-07 · campaign 16V722000 · 84,500 vehicles
Defect: 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 oc
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.
Service bulletins (46)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-10-22 · 26-BD-011G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’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 vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Electrical System 2024-05-10 · 24-01-009H-1 · Service Campaign
a class settlement against hyundai motor america (“hma”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the “class vehicles”) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the class vehicles with an anti-th
Showing the 6 most recent of 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-08 · Seats“the dealership was saying this recall was done but it was not and the problem still persists and i have the airbag/rearbelt light permanently on: **passenger airbag ocs sensor (2016): a loose electrical connector under the front passenger seat can prevent the passenger airbag from deploying properly in a crash. this problem still persists as i ha…”
2024-06-01 · Unknown Or Other“sep 22, 2023 manufacturer recall number251 nhtsa recall number23v651000 recall status: recall incomplete, remedy not yet available june, 2024 it has been 10 months since an alert from hyundai to park this vehicle outside due to chance of fire. i need this car repaired or repurchased by hyundai. 10 moinths is far too long for a repair.…”
2024-03-19 · Service Brakes“re: [xxx] it has been 6 months since a recall notice was sent indicating: fire risk when parked as of 3/9/2024, the recall is still marked: remedy not yet available this is unacceptable. what are my options to get this resolved immediately? [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)…”
2022-12-28 · Service Brakes“brakes are spongy and do not engage properly…”
2022-03-11 · Engine“all maintenance done on vehicle when needed however the vehicle stalled in traffic and almost caught on fire when driving it doesn’t take off like it should now vehicle is not drivable engine failure …”
2019-06-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 40,000 mi“as i exited the freeway i shifted out of 6th gear (70mph) and pressed the brakes taking it down to 40mph. the rpms continued to rev up to 6k and beyond. the brakes did respond, so i felt there wasn't immediate danger. i immediately pulled over to the shoulder and stopped my car by turning off the key. turning the car back on, not in any gear, not …”
2019-05-16 · Unknown Or Other · 117,000 mi“the brake oil that was put into the car when made has cause the hecu to corrode. there was a recall on hyundai genesis sedans this year, if the coupes were effected too why wouldn't there be a recall? the brakes are spongey. they are unreliable and very unsafe. brakes work when they want and are choppy…”
2018-12-05 · Engine · 40,500 mi“when making a turn at a low speed the car will stall leaving the power steering and brakes difficult to operate and the need to pull the car to a stop, put in park and restart while trying to avoid an accident. been to dealer twice with them unable to find any problem. multiple same stories on web about 2009 thru 2014 genesis with same problem an…”
2018-11-25 · Unknown Or Other · 84,000 mi“experiencing intermittent brake fade. when applying brake pedal, there is little to no brake pressure and pedal depresses all te way to floorboard. after pumping brake pedal, brake pressure will return. this occurs intermittently at any speed and driving condition.…”
2017-10-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai genesis coupe. on several occasions, while driving, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and heard an abnormal noise coming from the brake pedal. while the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated without warning. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle wa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.