The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,746,590 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V6510002023-09-221,649,478 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)…
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…
AIR BAGS16V7220002016-10-0784,500 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…
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…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
4
ENGINE
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
Total complaints14
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe as of
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