2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
The 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (4 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE, potentially affecting up to 1,746,590 vehicles.
Recall 24V562000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:INTERLOCK/LOCKOUT
| 12,612 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,649,478 vehicles affected
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...
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...
View full details →Recall 16V722000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
| 84,500 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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)
Brakes are spongy and do not engage properly
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
Safety Rating for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
Hyundai Motor America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20-SS-004H — TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data Sheetâ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin.
5NP-P4Q3W-11 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
THE HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) TO DETERMINE IF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, AND IF SO, DETECT THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL STATURED OCCUPANT. IN CERTAIN CASES, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS DEACTIVATED TO HELP PREVENT AIRBAG-RELATED INJURIES...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE
- 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 90 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 29 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE (current)
- 2013 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 107 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 29 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 21 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE — 8 complaints
Other HYUNDAI Models
- HYUNDAI SONATA — 21,725 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ELANTRA — 11,768 total complaints
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI ACCENT — 2,733 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints