2012 Hyundai GENESIS COUPE: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
49,250 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 11 complaints (36.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 54.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 9.1% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
Service Brakes: 4; Engine: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Air Bags: 1; Exterior Lighting: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Seat Belts: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 2; 2022: 2; 2024: 2; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10945856 · 2017-01-17 (January 17, 2017)
THE TAIL LIGHTS GET FILLED WITH WATER/CONDENSATION. I HAD ONE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BUT AT 60,000 MILES IT'S NO LONGER COVERED AND BOTH LIGHTS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN. IT'S A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH GENESIS COUPES OF ALL YEARS. THE OWNER FORUMS ARE FILLED WITH PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10945856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11032857 · 2017-10-11 (October 11, 2017)
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 WAS TAKEN TO GEWEKE FORD (871 E ONSTOTT RD, YUBA CITY, CA 9599[phone removed]), BUT NO DIAGNOSTIC FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONT…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11032857 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11153586 · 2018-11-25 (November 25, 2018)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 84,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11153586 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11156459 · 2018-12-05 (December 5, 2018)
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 AND NO SOLUTION. THIS HAS HAPPEN 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 4 MONTHS.
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11156459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11208138 · 2019-05-16 (May 16, 2019)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 117,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11208138 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11222021 · 2019-06-24 (June 24, 2019)
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 PRESSING THE GAS, THE RPMS BEGAN TO REV JUST AS HIGH AGAIN. SO I TURNED THE KEY OFF AGAIN. I DECIDED TO TRY AGAIN, STARTED THE CAR, IT BEGAN REVVING UP THE RPMS. I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR TO SEE W…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11222021 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11456263 · 2022-03-11 (March 11, 2022)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11456263 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499272 · 2022-12-28 (December 28, 2022)
Brakes are spongy and do not engage properly
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11499272 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
16V722000 · Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Reported: 2016-10-07 (October 7, 2016)
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.
Consequence: 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 occupant.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
Reported: 2023-09-22 (September 22, 2023)
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.
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V562000 · Electrical System:Ignition:Interlock/Lockout
Reported: 2024-07-25 (July 25, 2024)
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.
Consequence: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗